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(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
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For more information about this AD,
contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,
ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: (425) 917–
6490; fax: (425) 917–6590; email:
Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov.
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544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
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September 28, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplanes Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0493; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–180–AD; Amendment
39–17213; AD 2012–20–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
all Airbus Model A318–111 and –112
airplanes; and all Model A319, A320,
and A321 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires revising the
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate new
limitations for fuel tank systems. This
new AD requires revising the
maintenance program to incorporate
revised fuel maintenance and inspection
tasks, and adds airplanes to the
applicability. This AD was prompted by
Airbus issuing more restrictive
maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent the potential
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 21, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 21, 2012.
SUMMARY:
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Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1405;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on May 31, 2012 (77 FR 32060),
and proposed to supersede AD 2007–
15–06 R1, Amendment 39–16097 (74 FR
62219, November 27, 2009). That NPRM
proposed to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
The airworthiness limitations are currently
published in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS).
The Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL)
are specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 FAL Document reference 95A.1931/05,
which is approved by the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) and referenced in the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5.
The issue 4 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 FAL Document introduces more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply
with these more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations
contained in this document constitutes an
unsafe condition.
This [EASA] AD retains the requirement of
EASA AD 2006–0203, which is superseded,
and requires the implementation of the new
or more restrictive maintenance requirements
and/or airworthiness limitations as specified
in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL
Document issue 4.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 32060,
May 31, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
Support for the NPRM (77 FR 32060,
May 31, 2012)
US Airways stated it supports the
intent of the NPRM (77 FR 32060, May
31, 2012).
Request To Delay Release of the Final
Rule
US Airways requested that we
postpone the release of the final rule
until Airbus revises Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 ALS Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated
February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December
19, 2005 (approved by EASA on March
14, 2006), Section 1, ‘‘Maintenance/
Inspection Tasks,’’ to delete Task
470000–05–1. US Airways stated that, if
Task 470000–05–1 is not deleted, the
recurring maintenance cost will
substantially increase as the air
separation module (ASM) will have to
be replaced at a cost of $27,000 every
4,000 flight hours.
We disagree with the request to delay
release of this AD, since we have
determined that an unsafe condition
exists and any delay in releasing
mitigation actions might not be in the
interest of ensuring the safety of the
United States fleet. ALS Task 470000–
05–1 does not require replacement of
the ASM every 4,000 flight hours,
although it does require operators to
return the ASM to the vendor for a
workshop check. Airbus stated in their
electronic mail referenced in US
Airways’ comment that it needs to do
some design changes (software change)
before it can revise ALS Task 470000–
05–1. Therefore, operators may apply
for an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) as specified by paragraph (l) of
the AD if ALS Task 470000–05–1 is
revised in the future.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed, except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR
32060, May 31, 2012) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
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We estimate that this AD will affect
about 745 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2007–15–06 R1, Amendment 39–16097
(74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009), and
retained in this AD take about 2 workhours per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the
currently required actions is $170 per
product.
We estimate that it will take about 2
work-hours per product to comply with
the new basic requirements of this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per workhour. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $126,650, or $170 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
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4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM (77 FR 32060, May
31, 2012), the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2007–15–06 R1, Amendment 39–16097
(74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:
■
2012–20–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–17213.
Docket No. FAA–2012–0493; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–180–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective November 21, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007–15–06 R1,
Amendment 39–16097 (74 FR 62219,
November 27, 2009).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318–
111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131,
–132, and –133 airplanes; Model A320–111,
–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131,
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes;
certificated in any category; all serial
numbers.
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(2) This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to include
new actions (e.g., inspections and/or Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations
(CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions is
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been previously modified, altered,
or repaired in the areas addressed by these
inspections, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the inspections described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14
CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request
approval for an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph
(l)(1) of this AD. The request should include
a description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued
operational safety of the airplane.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Periodic Inspections.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing
more restrictive maintenance requirements
and/or airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent the potential of
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) To Incorporate
Fuel Maintenance and Inspection Tasks
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (f) of AD 2007–15–06 R1,
Amendment 39–16097 (74 FR 62219,
November 27, 2009). For Model A318–111
and –112 airplanes, and Model A319, A320,
and A321 airplanes: Within 3 months after
August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007–15–06, Amendment 39–15135 (72 FR
40222, July 24, 2007)), revise the ALS of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to
incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
ALS Part 5–Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
dated February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1,
dated December 19, 2005 (approved by the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on
March 14, 2006), Section 1, ‘‘Maintenance/
Inspection Tasks’’; or Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8,
2008 (approved by the EASA on December
19, 2008), Section 1, ‘‘Maintenance/
Inspection Tasks.’’ For all tasks identified in
Section 1 ‘‘Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,’’
of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19,
2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008; the
initial compliance times start from August
28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–15–
06), and the repetitive inspections must be
accomplished thereafter at the intervals
specified in Section 1, ’’Maintenance/
Inspection Tasks,’’ of Airbus A318/A319/
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A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated
December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8,
2008.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus
Operator Information Telex (OIT) SE
999.0076/06, dated June 20, 2006, provides
guidance on identifying the applicable
sections of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 Airplane Maintenance Manual for
accomplishing the tasks specified in Section
1 ‘‘Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,’’ of Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1,
dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated
July 8, 2008.
(h) Retained Revision of the ALS to
Incorporate CDCCLs
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2007–15–06 R1,
Amendment 39–16097 (74 FR 62219,
November 27, 2009). For Airbus Model
A318–111 and –112 airplanes, and Model
A319, A320, and A321 airplanes: Within 12
months after August 28, 2007 (the effective
date of AD 2007–15–06, Amendment 39–
15135 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007)), revise
the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5–Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated February
28, 2006, as defined in Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated
December 19, 2005 (approved by the EASA
on March 14, 2006), Section 2, ‘‘Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations’’;
or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008
(approved by EASA on December 19, 2008),
Section 2, ‘‘Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations.’’
(i) Retained Requirement: No Alternative
Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs
(1) This paragraph restates the
requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2007–
15–06 R1, Amendment 39–16097 (74 FR
62219, November 27, 2009). Except as
provided by paragraph (l) of this AD: After
accomplishing the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
or CDCCLs may be used.
(2) Notwithstanding any other maintenance
or operational requirements, components that
have been identified as airworthy or installed
on the affected airplanes before the revision
of the ALS, as required by paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD, do not need to be reworked
in accordance with the CDCCLs. However,
once the ALS has been revised, future
maintenance actions on these components
must be done in accordance with the
CDCCLs.
(j) New Revision of the Maintenance
Program
Within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance program to
incorporate the new or revised tasks, life
limits, and CDCCLs specified in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4,
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dated August 26, 2010, except as required in
paragraph (j)(4) of this AD. The initial
compliance times and intervals are stated in
this ALS document, except as required in
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, or
within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later. For certain
tasks, the compliance times depend on the
pre-modification and post-modification
status of the airplane. Incorporating the
requirements of this paragraph terminates the
corresponding requirements of paragraphs (g)
and (h) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes for which the first flight
occurred before August 28, 2007 (the
effective date of AD 2007–15–06,
Amendment 39–15135 (72 FR 40222, July 24,
2007)), the first accomplishment of Tasks
281800–01–1, Functional Check of Tank
Vapour Seal and Vent Drain System; and
281800–02–1, Detailed Inspection of Vapour
Seal; must be performed no later than 11
months after the effective date of this AD.
(2) The first accomplishment of Tasks
470000–01–1, Operational Check of Dual
Flapper Shutoff Valves (DFSOV), Dual
Flapper Check Valves and Nitrogen Enriched
Air (NEA) Line for Leaks; 470000–02–1,
Operational Check of Both Dual Flapper
Check Valves for Leaks; 470000–03–1,
Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check
Valves for Reverse Flow and NEA Line for
Leaks; 470000–04–1, Operational Check of
Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse Flow;
and 470000–05–1, Remove Air Separation
Module (ASM) and Return to Vendor for
Workshop Check; must be calculated, in
accordance with paragraph (j)(2)(i) or (j)(2)(ii)
of this AD.
(i) From the airplane first flight for
airplanes on which Airbus modification
38062 or 38195 has been embodied in
production.
(ii) From the in-service installation of the
fuel tank inerting system specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1001, Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1002, Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1003, Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1004, Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1006, or Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1007.
(3) Although Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated
August 26, 2010, does not refer to Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1006 and Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1007, the tasks
apply as specified in paragraphs (j)(3)(i)
through (j)(3)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Tasks 470000–01–1, Operational Check
of DFSOV, Dual Flapper Check Valves and
NEA Line for Leaks; and 470000–02–1,
Operational Check of Both Dual Flapper
Check Valves for leaks; apply to airplanes
that have previously accomplished the
actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–47–1007.
(ii) Task 470000–03–1, Operational Check
of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse
Flow and NEA Line for Leaks, applies to
airplanes that have previously accomplished
the actions specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–47–1006, and that have not
accomplished the actions specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1007.
(iii) Task 470000–04–1, Operational Check
of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse
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Flow, applies to airplanes in postmodification 38195 configuration and that
have not accomplished the actions specified
in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–47–1007.
(iv) Task 470000–05–1, Remove ASM and
return to Vendor for Workshop Check,
applies to airplanes that have previously
accomplished the actions specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–47–1007, and are in
pre-modification 151529 configuration.
(4) Replace each ASM identified in table 1
to paragraph (g)(4) of this AD in accordance
with a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA (or its delegated agent). The
compliance time for the replacement is
before the accumulation of 27,000 total flight
hours (component time)—i.e., the life
limitation.
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Note 2 to paragraph (g)(4) of this AD:
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual Task 47–10–43–920–
001–A, Air Separation Module Replacement,
is an additional source of guidance for
accomplishment of the removal and
replacement of the ASM.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g)(4) OF THIS AD—ASM REPLACEMENT
ASM Part Number—
Affected Airplane Configuration—
2060017–101 ..................................
Post-modification 38062, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320–47–1002, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320–47–1004, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320–47–1007
Post-modification 152033, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320–47–1011
2060017–102 ..................................
(m) Related Information
(k) New Requirement: No Alternative
Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs
After accomplishing the revisions required
by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or
CDCCLs may be used other than those
specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
ALS Part 5–Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
dated February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4,
dated August 26, 2010, unless the actions,
intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an
AMOC in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
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(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1405; fax (425) 227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
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Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2011–0155, dated August 25, 2011,
and the service information specified in
paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of this AD,
for related information.
(1) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS
Part 5–Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated
February 28, 2006.
(2) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19,
2005.
(3) A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008.
(4) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 21, 2012.
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 14, 2009 (74
FR 62219, November 27, 2009).
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) The following service information was
approved for IBR on August 28, 2007 (72 FR
40222, July 24, 2007).
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19,
2005.
(ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS
Part 5–Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated
February 28, 2006.
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(6) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com.
(7) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(8) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
2, 2012.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0493; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-180-AD;
Amendment 39-17213; AD 2012-20-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; and all Model A319,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising
the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank
systems. This new AD requires revising the maintenance program to
incorporate revised fuel maintenance and inspection tasks, and adds
airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing
more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 21, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 21,
2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 14,
2009 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August
28, 2007 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1405;
fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2012 (77 FR
32060), and proposed to supersede AD 2007-15-06 R1, Amendment 39-16097
(74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009). That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations are currently published in the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS).
The Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL) are specified in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document reference 95A.1931/05, which is
approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and
referenced in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5.
The issue 4 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document
introduces more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with these more
restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations
contained in this document constitutes an unsafe condition.
This [EASA] AD retains the requirement of EASA AD 2006-0203,
which is superseded, and requires the implementation of the new or
more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document
issue 4.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Support for the NPRM (77 FR 32060, May 31, 2012)
US Airways stated it supports the intent of the NPRM (77 FR 32060,
May 31, 2012).
Request To Delay Release of the Final Rule
US Airways requested that we postpone the release of the final rule
until Airbus revises Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5--Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined in
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by EASA on
March 14, 2006), Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' to delete
Task 470000-05-1. US Airways stated that, if Task 470000-05-1 is not
deleted, the recurring maintenance cost will substantially increase as
the air separation module (ASM) will have to be replaced at a cost of
$27,000 every 4,000 flight hours.
We disagree with the request to delay release of this AD, since we
have determined that an unsafe condition exists and any delay in
releasing mitigation actions might not be in the interest of ensuring
the safety of the United States fleet. ALS Task 470000-05-1 does not
require replacement of the ASM every 4,000 flight hours, although it
does require operators to return the ASM to the vendor for a workshop
check. Airbus stated in their electronic mail referenced in US Airways'
comment that it needs to do some design changes (software change)
before it can revise ALS Task 470000-05-1. Therefore, operators may
apply for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) as specified by
paragraph (l) of the AD if ALS Task 470000-05-1 is revised in the
future.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 32060, May 31, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 32060, May 31, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 745 products of U.S.
registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2007-15-06 R1, Amendment 39-
16097 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009), and retained in this AD take
about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently
required actions is $170 per product.
We estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $126,650, or $170 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM (77 FR 32060, May 31, 2012),
the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2007-15-06 R1, Amendment 39-16097 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009), and
adding the following new AD:
2012-20-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-17213. Docket No. FAA-2012-0493;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-180-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 21,
2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007-15-06 R1, Amendment 39-16097 (74 FR
62219, November 27, 2009).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -
122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232,
and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -
213, -231, and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all
serial numbers.
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(2) This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections and/or Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that
have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas
addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able to
accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must
request approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
according to paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. The request should include
a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure
the continued operational safety of the airplane.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic
Inspections.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing more restrictive
maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside
fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could
result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) To
Incorporate Fuel Maintenance and Inspection Tasks
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2007-15-06 R1, Amendment 39-16097 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009).
For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, and Model A319, A320, and
A321 airplanes: Within 3 months after August 28, 2007 (the effective
date of AD 2007-15-06, Amendment 39-15135 (72 FR 40222, July 24,
2007)), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5-
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined
in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on March 14, 2006),
Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks''; or Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05,
Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008 (approved by the EASA on December 19,
2008), Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks.'' For all tasks
identified in Section 1 ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated
July 8, 2008; the initial compliance times start from August 28,
2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06), and the repetitive
inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the intervals
specified in Section 1, ''Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated
July 8, 2008.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus Operator Information
Telex (OIT) SE 999.0076/06, dated June 20, 2006, provides guidance
on identifying the applicable sections of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 Airplane Maintenance Manual for accomplishing the tasks
specified in Section 1 ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated
July 8, 2008.
(h) Retained Revision of the ALS to Incorporate CDCCLs
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2007-15-06 R1, Amendment 39-16097 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009).
For Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, and Model A319, A320,
and A321 airplanes: Within 12 months after August 28, 2007 (the
effective date of AD 2007-15-06, Amendment 39-15135 (72 FR 40222,
July 24, 2007)), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5-
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined
in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by
the EASA on March 14, 2006), Section 2, ``Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations''; or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated
July 8, 2008 (approved by EASA on December 19, 2008), Section 2,
``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations.''
(i) Retained Requirement: No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
Intervals, or CDCCLs
(1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of
AD 2007-15-06 R1, Amendment 39-16097 (74 FR 62219, November 27,
2009). Except as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD: After
accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs
may be used.
(2) Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational
requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or
installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the ALS,
as required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, do not need to be
reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the ALS has
been revised, future maintenance actions on these components must be
done in accordance with the CDCCLs.
(j) New Revision of the Maintenance Program
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance program to incorporate the new or revised tasks, life
limits, and CDCCLs specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated
August 26, 2010, except as required in paragraph (j)(4) of this AD.
The initial compliance times and intervals are stated in this ALS
document, except as required in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of
this AD, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. For certain tasks, the compliance times
depend on the pre-modification and post-modification status of the
airplane. Incorporating the requirements of this paragraph
terminates the corresponding requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD.
(1) For airplanes for which the first flight occurred before
August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06, Amendment 39-
15135 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007)), the first accomplishment of
Tasks 281800-01-1, Functional Check of Tank Vapour Seal and Vent
Drain System; and 281800-02-1, Detailed Inspection of Vapour Seal;
must be performed no later than 11 months after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) The first accomplishment of Tasks 470000-01-1, Operational
Check of Dual Flapper Shutoff Valves (DFSOV), Dual Flapper Check
Valves and Nitrogen Enriched Air (NEA) Line for Leaks; 470000-02-1,
Operational Check of Both Dual Flapper Check Valves for Leaks;
470000-03-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check Valves for
Reverse Flow and NEA Line for Leaks; 470000-04-1, Operational Check
of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse Flow; and 470000-05-1,
Remove Air Separation Module (ASM) and Return to Vendor for Workshop
Check; must be calculated, in accordance with paragraph (j)(2)(i) or
(j)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) From the airplane first flight for airplanes on which Airbus
modification 38062 or 38195 has been embodied in production.
(ii) From the in-service installation of the fuel tank inerting
system specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1001, Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-47-1002, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1003,
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1004, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
47-1006, or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
(3) Although Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010,
does not refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1006 and Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-47-1007, the tasks apply as specified in
paragraphs (j)(3)(i) through (j)(3)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Tasks 470000-01-1, Operational Check of DFSOV, Dual Flapper
Check Valves and NEA Line for Leaks; and 470000-02-1, Operational
Check of Both Dual Flapper Check Valves for leaks; apply to
airplanes that have previously accomplished the actions specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
(ii) Task 470000-03-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check
Valves for Reverse Flow and NEA Line for Leaks, applies to airplanes
that have previously accomplished the actions specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-47-1006, and that have not accomplished the
actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
(iii) Task 470000-04-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check
Valves for Reverse
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Flow, applies to airplanes in post-modification 38195 configuration
and that have not accomplished the actions specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
(iv) Task 470000-05-1, Remove ASM and return to Vendor for
Workshop Check, applies to airplanes that have previously
accomplished the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
47-1007, and are in pre-modification 151529 configuration.
(4) Replace each ASM identified in table 1 to paragraph (g)(4)
of this AD in accordance with a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its delegated agent). The compliance
time for the replacement is before the accumulation of 27,000 total
flight hours (component time)--i.e., the life limitation.
Note 2 to paragraph (g)(4) of this AD: Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Task 47-10-43-920-001-A, Air
Separation Module Replacement, is an additional source of guidance
for accomplishment of the removal and replacement of the ASM.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g)(4) of This AD--ASM Replacement
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ASM Part Number-- Affected Airplane Configuration--
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2060017-101....................... Post-modification 38062, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-
1002, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-
1004, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-
1007
2060017-102....................... Post-modification 152033, or
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-
1011
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(k) New Requirement: No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs
After accomplishing the revisions required by paragraph (j) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/
or CDCCLs may be used other than those specified in Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5-Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated
February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated
August 26, 2010, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-
1405; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(m) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2011-0155, dated
August 25, 2011, and the service information specified in paragraphs
(m)(1) through (m)(4) of this AD, for related information.
(1) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5-Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated February 28, 2006.
(2) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005.
(3) A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document
95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008.
(4) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 21, 2012.
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 14, 2009 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009).
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
August 28, 2007 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007).
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005.
(ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5-Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated February 28, 2006.
(6) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(7) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425-227-1221.
(8) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 2, 2012.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-24953 Filed 10-16-12; 8:45 am]
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