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September 18, 2013.
Ross Landes,
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–2013–0465; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–085–AD; Amendment
39–17617; AD 2013–20–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that
oxygen generators installed on a certain
batch of passenger emergency oxygen
container assemblies might become
detached by extreme pulling of the mask
tube at the end of the oxygen supply
causing a high temperature oxygen
generator and mask to fall down. This
AD requires modifying the passenger
emergency oxygen container assembly.
We are issuing this AD to prevent a high
temperature oxygen generator and mask
from falling down and possibly
resulting in an ignition source in the
passenger compartment, injury to
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SUMMARY:
passengers, and reduced availability of
supplemental oxygen.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 2, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 2, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0465; 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 service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 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.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com. You may review
copies of the referenced 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.
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:
It has been determined that oxygen
generators, installed on a specific batch of
Type 1 (22 minute) passenger emergency
oxygen container assemblies, may become
detached by extreme pulling of the mask tube
at the end of oxygen supply. Investigations
revealed that such detachment can be caused
by the increase in temperature towards the
end of the generator operation, which may
weaken the plastic housing in the attachment
area of the bracket.
This condition, if not corrected, could
make the rivets slip through the plastic
housing, causing a ‘hot’ oxygen generator and
mask to fall down, possibly resulting in
injury to passengers.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the
affected oxygen container assemblies. This
[EASA] AD also prohibits the installation of
the affected (unmodified) containers on any
aeroplane as replacement parts.
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. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on July 3, 2013 (78 FR 40074).
The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0055,
dated April 3, 2012 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this 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 (78 FR
40074, July 3, 2013) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 40074,
July 3, 2013).
The modification consists of adding a
reinforcement plate at the rear outside
of the container and adding two washers
to the rivets at the inside of the
container to prevent the generator from
detaching. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-04650002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 40074, July 3, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the MCAI, 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.
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.
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According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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 MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-04650002; or in person at the Docket
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
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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 adding
the following new AD:
■
2013–20–11 Airbus: Amendment 39–17617.
Docket No. FAA–2013–0465; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–085–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective December 2, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
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 manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that oxygen generators, installed on a certain
batch of passenger emergency oxygen
container assemblies, might become detached
by extreme pulling of the mask tube at the
end of the oxygen supply causing a high
temperature oxygen generator and mask to
fall down. We are issuing this AD to prevent
a high temperature oxygen generator and
mask from falling down and possibly
resulting in an ignition source in the
passenger compartment, injury to passengers,
and reduced availability of supplemental
oxygen.
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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) Oxygen Container Assembly Modification
Except as specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, within 5,000
flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24
months, whichever occurs first, after the
effective date of this AD: Modify each type
1 (22 minute) passenger emergency oxygen
container assembly installed on an airplane,
having a part number (P/N) listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial
number (S/N) listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of
this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–35–1049, dated June
15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1053, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–35–1054, dated June 15, 2011;
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1055,
dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–35–1056, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–35–1057, dated June
15, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
35–1058, dated June 15, 2011; as applicable.
(1) An oxygen container that has a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
AD and a serial number as listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, and that has
been modified using the instructions of B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22–0100–35–
006, is compliant with the modification
requirement of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Oxygen container part numbers listed in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(A) through (g)(1)(i)(D) of
this AD, where xxxxx stands for an
alphanumerical value.
(A) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
(B) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
(C) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.
(D) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
(ii) Oxygen container serial numbers listed
in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)(A) through
(g)(1)(ii)(H) of this AD.
(A) ARBC–0182 to ARBC–9999, inclusive.
(B) ARBD–0000 to ARBD–9999, inclusive.
(C) ARBE–0000 to ARBE–9999, inclusive.
(D) BEBF–0000 to BEBF–9999, inclusive.
(E) BEBH–0000 to BEBH–9999, inclusive.
(F) BEBK–0000 to BEBK–9999, inclusive.
(G) BEBL–0000 to BEBL–9999, inclusive.
(H) BEBM–0000 to BEBM–0454, inclusive.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 150704 has not been embodied
in production are excluded from the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
unless an oxygen container with a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
AD and a serial number listed in paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
(3) Airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 150704 has been embodied in
production and that are not listed by model
and manufacturer serial number in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–35–1049, dated June
15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1053, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–35–1054, dated June 15, 2011;
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1055,
dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–35–1056, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–35–1057, dated June
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35–1058, dated June 15, 2011; as applicable;
are excluded from the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, unless an oxygen
container with a part number listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this
AD is installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The
oxygen container assemblies listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD are B/E Aerospace
products with the mark ‘‘B/E AEROSPACE’’
on the identification plate.
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(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, an
oxygen container with a part number listed
in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, and serial
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this
AD, unless the oxygen container has been
modified according to Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–35–1049, dated June 15, 2011;
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1053,
dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–35–1054, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–35–1055, dated June
15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1056, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–35–1057, dated June 15, 2011;
or Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1058,
dated June 15, 2011; as applicable.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 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 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 FAAapproved 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.
(j) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0055, dated April 3, 2012, for
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related information. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0465-0002.
(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1049,
dated June 15, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1053,
dated June 15, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1054, dated June 15, 2011.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1055, dated June 15, 2011.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1056,
dated June 15, 2011.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1057, dated June 15, 2011.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–
1058, dated June 15, 2011.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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
September 17, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0303; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–220–AD; Amendment
39–17620; AD 2013–20–14]
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Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing
Company Airplanes
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Final rule.
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
the Boeing Company Model 747–400
and –400F series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of cracks on
airplanes prior to line number 1308 in
the forward and aft inner chords of the
station (STA) 2598 bulkhead, and the
bulkhead upper and lower webs. This
AD requires, as applicable, repetitive
high frequency eddy current (HFEC) and
low frequency eddy current (LFEC)
inspections for cracks in the splice
fitting, support frame, forward and aft
inner chords, floor support, bulkhead
upper web on the upper left and right
side of the bulkhead, and the bulkhead
lower web on the lower left side of the
bulkhead and repair if necessary; and
repetitive post-repair inspections and
repair if necessary. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracks in the
splice fitting, support frame, floor
support, forward and aft inner chords,
and the bulkhead upper and lower webs
of the STA 2598 bulkhead, which could
adversely affect the structural integrity
of the airplane.
DATES:DATES: This AD is effective
December 2, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of December 2, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may
review copies of the referenced 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.
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the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0465; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-085-AD;
Amendment 39-17617; AD 2013-20-11]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that oxygen generators installed on a
certain batch of passenger emergency oxygen container assemblies might
become detached by extreme pulling of the mask tube at the end of the
oxygen supply causing a high temperature oxygen generator and mask to
fall down. This AD requires modifying the passenger emergency oxygen
container assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent a high
temperature oxygen generator and mask from falling down and possibly
resulting in an ignition source in the passenger compartment, injury to
passengers, and reduced availability of supplemental oxygen.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 2, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 2,
2013.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0465; 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 service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus,
Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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. You may review copies of the referenced 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.
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.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2013 (78 FR
40074). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0055, dated April 3, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
It has been determined that oxygen generators, installed on a
specific batch of Type 1 (22 minute) passenger emergency oxygen
container assemblies, may become detached by extreme pulling of the
mask tube at the end of oxygen supply. Investigations revealed that
such detachment can be caused by the increase in temperature towards
the end of the generator operation, which may weaken the plastic
housing in the attachment area of the bracket.
This condition, if not corrected, could make the rivets slip
through the plastic housing, causing a `hot' oxygen generator and
mask to fall down, possibly resulting in injury to passengers.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the affected oxygen container assemblies. This
[EASA] AD also prohibits the installation of the affected
(unmodified) containers on any aeroplane as replacement parts.
The modification consists of adding a reinforcement plate at the rear
outside of the container and adding two washers to the rivets at the
inside of the container to prevent the generator from detaching. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0465-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 40074, July 3,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this 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 (78 FR 40074, July 3, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 40074, July 3, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Modification.......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $680
hour = $170.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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 MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0465-0002; 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
this AD, the MCAI, 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.
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
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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 adding the following new AD:
2013-20-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-17617. Docket No. FAA-2013-0465;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-085-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 2,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
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
manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that oxygen generators,
installed on a certain batch of passenger emergency oxygen container
assemblies, might become detached by extreme pulling of the mask
tube at the end of the oxygen supply causing a high temperature
oxygen generator and mask to fall down. We are issuing this AD to
prevent a high temperature oxygen generator and mask from falling
down and possibly resulting in an ignition source in the passenger
compartment, injury to passengers, and reduced availability of
supplemental oxygen.
(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) Oxygen Container Assembly Modification
Except as specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of
this AD, within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24
months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD:
Modify each type 1 (22 minute) passenger emergency oxygen container
assembly installed on an airplane, having a part number (P/N) listed
in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number (S/N) listed
in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049,
dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated
June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15,
2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011;
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June 15, 2011; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15, 2011; as applicable.
(1) An oxygen container that has a part number listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number as listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, and that has been modified using
the instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22-0100-35-
006, is compliant with the modification requirement of paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(i) Oxygen container part numbers listed in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i)(A) through (g)(1)(i)(D) of this AD, where xxxxx stands for
an alphanumerical value.
(A) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
(B) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
(C) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.
(D) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
(ii) Oxygen container serial numbers listed in paragraphs
(g)(1)(ii)(A) through (g)(1)(ii)(H) of this AD.
(A) ARBC-0182 to ARBC-9999, inclusive.
(B) ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999, inclusive.
(C) ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999, inclusive.
(D) BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999, inclusive.
(E) BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999, inclusive.
(F) BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999, inclusive.
(G) BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999, inclusive.
(H) BEBM-0000 to BEBM-0454, inclusive.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has not been
embodied in production are excluded from the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number
listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
(3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has been
embodied in production and that are not listed by model and
manufacturer serial number in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049,
dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated
June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15,
2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011;
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June
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15, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15,
2011; as applicable; are excluded from the requirements of paragraph
(g) of this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part number listed
in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The oxygen container
assemblies listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and paragraph
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD are B/E Aerospace products with the mark ``B/E
AEROSPACE'' on the identification plate.
(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, an oxygen container with a part number listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, and serial number listed in
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, unless the oxygen container has
been modified according to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049,
dated June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated
June 15, 2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15,
2011; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011;
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011; Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June 15, 2011; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15, 2011; as applicable.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 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.
(j) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0055, dated
April 3, 2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0465-0002.
(k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049, dated June 15, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated June 15, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15, 2011.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June 15, 2011.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15, 2011.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 September 17, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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