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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6900; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–064–AD; Amendment
39–18559; AD 2016–12–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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Examining the AD Docket
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–09–
07 for all Airbus Model A318, A319,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
2016–09–07 required replacing certain
pitot probes on the captain, first officer,
and standby sides. This new AD retains
those requirements, but with a revised
compliance time. Since we issued AD
2016–09–07, we received additional
reports of airspeed indication
discrepancies during flight at high
altitudes in inclement weather. We are
issuing this AD to prevent airspeed
indication discrepancies caused by
accumulation of ice crystals during
inclement weather, which, depending
on the prevailing altitude, could lead to
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective June 29,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of June 10, 2016 (81 FR 27298, May
6, 2016).
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 29, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Airbus,
SUMMARY:
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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 view this 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6900.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
6900; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., proposed AD, 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.
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
On April 20, 2016, we issued AD
2016–09–07, Amendment 39–18505 (81
FR 27298, May 6, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–09–
07’’), for all Airbus Model A318, A319,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
2016–09–07 was prompted by reports of
airspeed indication discrepancies
during flight at high altitudes in
inclement weather. AD 2016–09–07
required replacing certain pitot probes
on the captain, first officer, and standby
sides with certain new pitot probes. We
issued AD 2016–09–07 to prevent
airspeed indication discrepancies
caused by accumulation of ice crystals
during inclement weather, which,
depending on the prevailing altitude,
could lead to reduced controllability of
the airplane.
Since we issued AD 2016–09–07, we
have received additional reports of
airspeed indication discrepancies
during flight at high altitudes in
inclement weather. Certain pitot probes
are susceptible to adverse
environmental conditions and have a
high tendency to accumulate ice crystals
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resulting in airspeed indication
discrepancies, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
As we explained in AD 2016–09–07,
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2015–0205, dated October 9,
2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported on A320 family
aeroplanes of airspeed indication
discrepancies while flying at high altitudes
in inclement weather conditions.
Investigation results indicated that A320
aeroplanes equipped with Thales Avionics
Part Number (P/N) 50620–10 or P/N
C16195AA pitot probes appear to have a
greater susceptibility to adverse
environmental conditions than aeroplanes
equipped with certain other pitot probes.
Prompted by earlier occurrences, DGAC
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[Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile]
France issued [DGAC] AD 2001–362 [https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/F-2001-362] [which
corresponds to paragraph (f) of FAA AD
2004–03–33, Amendment 39–13477 (69 FR
9936, March 3, 2004)] to require replacement
of Thales (formerly known as Sextant) P/N
50620–10 pitot probes with Thales P/N
C16195AA probes.
Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, Thales
pitot probe P/N C15195BA was designed,
which improved airspeed indication
behavior in heavy rain conditions, but did
not demonstrate the same level of robustness
to withstand high-altitude ice crystals. Based
on these findings, EASA decided to
implement replacement of the affected
Thales [pitot] probes as a precautionary
measure to improve the safety level of the
affected aeroplanes.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0237
(later revised) [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/
blob/easa_ad_2014_0237.pdf/AD_20140237], retaining the requirements of DGAC
France AD 2001–362, which was superseded,
and cancelling two other [DGAC] ADs, to
require replacement of Thales Avionics pitot
probes P/N C16195AA and P/N C16195BA.
Since EASA AD 2014–0237R1 [https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0237R1] was
issued, results of further analyses have
determined that the compliance time (48
months) of that AD has to be reduced in
relation to the risk assessment.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2014–0237R1, which is superseded, but
reduces the compliance time [24 months].
You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2016–6900.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information:
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1456, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1463, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
The service information describes
procedures for replacing certain Thales
pitot probes on the captain, first officer,
and standby sides. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Explanation of Compliance Time
We have reduced the compliance time
in this AD for the pitot probe
replacement because of the new reports
of airspeed indication discrepancies
during flight at high altitudes in
inclement weather. The MCAI requires
replacement within 2 years after the
effective date of the original MCAI
2014–0237 (November 12, 2014). Both
EASA and Airbus recommend the pitot
probe replacement in accordance with
the MCAI requirement. Based on new
reports of airspeed indication
discrepancies, our risk assessment
considered the overall risk to the fleet,
including the severity of the failure and
the likelihood of the failure’s
occurrence. In support of the MCAI
compliance requirement and Airbus
recommendation, we have therefore
concluded that the pitot probes must be
replaced by November 12, 2016. That
compliance time corresponds to the date
specified by the MCAI and represents an
appropriate interval of time allowable
for affected airplanes to continue to
operate without compromising safety. In
conjunction with the manufacturer, we
have determined that the new
compliance time will accommodate the
time necessary to ensure the availability
of required parts.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because airspeed indication
discrepancies caused by accumulation
of ice crystals during inclement
weather, which, depending on the
prevailing altitude, could lead to
reduced controllability of the airplane.
Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable
and that good cause exists for making
this amendment effective in fewer than
30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–6900;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–064–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 953
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Pitot probe replacement (retained actions
from AD 2016–09–07).
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 .............
$21,930
$22,270
$21,223,310
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
2016–09–07, Amendment 39–18505 (81
FR 27298, May 6, 2016), and adding the
following new AD:
■
2016–12–10 Airbus: Amendment 39–18559.
Docket No. FAA–2016–6900; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–064–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 29, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2016–09–07,
Amendment 39–18505 (81 FR 27298, May 6,
2016) (‘‘AD 2016–09–07’’).
(2) This AD affects AD 2004–03–33,
Amendment 39–13477 (69 FR 9936, March 3,
2004) (‘‘AD 2004–03–33’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4)
of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
and –122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
airspeed indication discrepancies during
flight at high altitudes in inclement weather.
We are issuing this AD to prevent airspeed
indication discrepancies caused by
accumulation of ice crystals during
inclement weather, which, depending on the
prevailing altitude, could lead to reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Pitot Probe Replacement
On or before November 12, 2016: Replace
any Thales pitot probe having part number
(P/N) C16195AA or P/N C16195BA with a
Goodrich pitot probe having P/N 0851HL, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
34–1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015.
The replacement in this paragraph terminates
the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2004–03–33 for that airplane only.
(h) Other Acceptable Compliance
(1) Replacement of the pitot probes in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of both Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–34–1456, Revision 01, dated May 15,
2012 (pitot probes on the captain and
standby sides); and Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–34–1463, Revision 01, dated May 15,
2012 (pitot probes on the first officer side);
is an acceptable method of compliance for
the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 25578 was embodied in
production, except for post-modification
25578 airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 155737 (installation of Thales
pitot probes) was also embodied in
production, are compliant with the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
provided it can be conclusively determined
that no Thales pitot probe having P/N
C16195AA, P/N C16195BA, or P/N 50620–10
has been installed since the date of issuance
of the original certificate of airworthiness or
the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness. Postmodification-25578 airplanes on which
Airbus Modification 155737 (installation of
Thales pitot probes) was also embodied in
production must be in compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before June
10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–09–
07), using service information identified in
paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(xxvi) of this
AD. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 04, dated May 24, 2000.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 05, dated September 11, 2000.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 06, dated October 18, 2001.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 07, dated December 4, 2001.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 08, dated January 15, 2003.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 09, dated February 17, 2003.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 10, dated November 21, 2003.
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 11, dated August 18, 2004.
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 12, dated December 2, 2004.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 13, dated January 18, 2005.
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 14, dated April 21, 2005.
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 15, dated July 19, 2005.
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(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 16, dated November 23, 2006.
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 17, dated February 14, 2007.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 18, dated October 9, 2009.
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 19, dated November 9, 2009.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 20, dated December 1, 2010.
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 21, dated March 24, 2011.
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 22, dated July 19, 2011.
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 23, dated February 3, 2012.
(xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 24, dated April 12, 2012.
(xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 25, dated September 4, 2012.
(xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 26, dated September 16, 2013.
(xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 27, dated March 18, 2014.
(xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014.
(xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
replacement of pitot probes on the captain
and standby sides specified in paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD, if the replacement was
performed before June 10, 2016 (the effective
date of AD 2016–09–07), using Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–34–1456, dated
December 2, 2009, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the
replacement of pitot probes on the first
officer side as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD
2016–09–07), using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–34–1463, dated March 9, 2010, which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: No
person may install on any airplane a Thales
pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N
C16195BA.
(i) For airplanes with a Thales pitot probe
having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA
installed: After replacement with BF
Goodrich pitot probe P/N 0851HL.
(ii) For airplanes without a Thales pitot
probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N
C16195BA installed: As of June 10, 2016 (the
effective date of AD 2016–09–07).
(2) As of June 10, 2016 (the effective date
of AD 2016–09–07), no person may install on
any airplane a Thales pitot probe having
P/N 50620–10.
(k) 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
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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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
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(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0205, dated
October 9, 2015, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2016–6900.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(4) and (m)(5) of this AD.
(m) 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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 10, 2016 (81 FR
27298).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1456,
Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
1463, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
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(4) 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.
(5) You may view this 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.
(6) 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 June 2,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it modifies the
air traffic service route.
History
This action modifies VOR
Federal airway V–552 by amending the
route description to exclude the
airspace within restricted area R–4403F,
Stennis Space Center, MS, during
periods when the restricted area is in
use.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
September 15, 2016. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under
Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations,
part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA, Order 7400.9 and publication of
conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
SUMMARY:
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call (202) 741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
VOR Federal airway V–552 extends
between Beaumont, TX, and
Monroeville, AL. In that segment of the
airway between the Picayune, MS, VOR/
DME and the CAESA, MS, navigation
fix, restricted area R–4403F infringes on
the 4 nautical mile (NM) wide protected
airspace on the south side of the airway.
The northernmost point of R–4403F is
approximately 3.73 NM from the
centerline of the airway instead of the
required 4 NM clearance. R–4403F is
subject to intermittent use by Notice to
Airmen (NOTAM) issued at least 24
hours in advance. This action amends
the V–552 airway description to exclude
the airspace in R–4403F from the airway
while the restricted area is activated.
VOR Federal airways are published in
paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order
7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, and
effective September 15, 2015, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The VOR Federal airway listed in
this document will be subsequently
amended in the Order.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-6900; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-064-AD;
Amendment 39-18559; AD 2016-12-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-09-07 for
all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2016-
09-07 required replacing certain pitot probes on the captain, first
officer, and standby sides. This new AD retains those requirements, but
with a revised compliance time. Since we issued AD 2016-09-07, we
received additional reports of airspeed indication discrepancies during
flight at high altitudes in inclement weather. We are issuing this AD
to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies caused by accumulation of
ice crystals during inclement weather, which, depending on the
prevailing altitude, could lead to reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 10, 2016
(81 FR 27298, May 6, 2016).
We must receive comments on this AD by July 29, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, 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 view this 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. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6900.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6900; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., proposed AD, 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.
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
On April 20, 2016, we issued AD 2016-09-07, Amendment 39-18505 (81
FR 27298, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-07''), for all Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2016-09-07 was prompted by
reports of airspeed indication discrepancies during flight at high
altitudes in inclement weather. AD 2016-09-07 required replacing
certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides
with certain new pitot probes. We issued AD 2016-09-07 to prevent
airspeed indication discrepancies caused by accumulation of ice
crystals during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing
altitude, could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.
Since we issued AD 2016-09-07, we have received additional reports
of airspeed indication discrepancies during flight at high altitudes in
inclement weather. Certain pitot probes are susceptible to adverse
environmental conditions and have a high tendency to accumulate ice
crystals resulting in airspeed indication discrepancies, which could
result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
As we explained in AD 2016-09-07, the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union, issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0205,
dated October 9, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported on A320 family aeroplanes of airspeed
indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement
weather conditions. Investigation results indicated that A320
aeroplanes equipped with Thales Avionics Part Number (P/N) 50620-10
or P/N C16195AA pitot probes appear to have a greater susceptibility
to adverse environmental conditions than aeroplanes equipped with
certain other pitot probes.
Prompted by earlier occurrences, DGAC [Direction
G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued [DGAC] AD
2001-362 [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/F-2001-362] [which corresponds
to paragraph (f) of FAA AD 2004-03-33, Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR
9936, March 3, 2004)] to require replacement of Thales (formerly
known as Sextant) P/N 50620-10 pitot probes with Thales P/N C16195AA
probes.
Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, Thales pitot probe P/N C15195BA
was designed, which improved airspeed indication behavior in heavy
rain conditions, but did not demonstrate the same level of
robustness to withstand high-altitude ice crystals. Based on these
findings, EASA decided to implement replacement of the affected
Thales [pitot] probes as a precautionary measure to improve the
safety level of the affected aeroplanes.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0237 (later revised) [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2014_0237.pdf/AD_2014-0237],
retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD 2001-362, which was
superseded, and cancelling two other [DGAC] ADs, to require
replacement of Thales Avionics pitot probes P/N C16195AA and P/N
C16195BA.
Since EASA AD 2014-0237R1 [https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0237R1] was issued, results of further analyses have determined that
the compliance time (48 months) of that AD has to be reduced in
relation to the risk assessment.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0237R1, which is superseded, but
reduces the compliance time [24 months].
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6900.
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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information:
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated
June 18, 2015.
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1456, Revision 01, dated
May 15, 2012.
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, Revision 01, dated
May 15, 2012.
The service information describes procedures for replacing certain
Thales pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Explanation of Compliance Time
We have reduced the compliance time in this AD for the pitot probe
replacement because of the new reports of airspeed indication
discrepancies during flight at high altitudes in inclement weather. The
MCAI requires replacement within 2 years after the effective date of
the original MCAI 2014-0237 (November 12, 2014). Both EASA and Airbus
recommend the pitot probe replacement in accordance with the MCAI
requirement. Based on new reports of airspeed indication discrepancies,
our risk assessment considered the overall risk to the fleet, including
the severity of the failure and the likelihood of the failure's
occurrence. In support of the MCAI compliance requirement and Airbus
recommendation, we have therefore concluded that the pitot probes must
be replaced by November 12, 2016. That compliance time corresponds to
the date specified by the MCAI and represents an appropriate interval
of time allowable for affected airplanes to continue to operate without
compromising safety. In conjunction with the manufacturer, we have
determined that the new compliance time will accommodate the time
necessary to ensure the availability of required parts.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because
airspeed indication discrepancies caused by accumulation of ice
crystals during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing
altitude, could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6900; Directorate
Identifier 2016-NM-064-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 953 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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Pitot probe replacement (retained 4 work-hours x $85 per $21,930 $22,270 $21,223,310
actions from AD 2016-09-07). hour = $340.
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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.
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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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2016-09-07, Amendment 39-18505 (81 FR 27298, May 6, 2016), and adding
the following new AD:
2016-12-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-18559. Docket No. FAA-2016-6900;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-064-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 29, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2016-09-07, Amendment 39-18505 (81 FR
27298, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-07'').
(2) This AD affects AD 2004-03-33, Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR
9936, March 3, 2004) (``AD 2004-03-33'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed indication
discrepancies during flight at high altitudes in inclement weather.
We are issuing this AD to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies
caused by accumulation of ice crystals during inclement weather,
which, depending on the prevailing altitude, could lead to reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Pitot Probe Replacement
On or before November 12, 2016: Replace any Thales pitot probe
having part number (P/N) C16195AA or P/N C16195BA with a Goodrich
pitot probe having P/N 0851HL, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30,
dated June 18, 2015. The replacement in this paragraph terminates
the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2004-03-33 for that airplane
only.
(h) Other Acceptable Compliance
(1) Replacement of the pitot probes in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of both Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-
1456, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012 (pitot probes on the captain
and standby sides); and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463,
Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012 (pitot probes on the first officer
side); is an acceptable method of compliance for the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 25578 was embodied in
production, except for post-modification 25578 airplanes on which
Airbus Modification 155737 (installation of Thales pitot probes) was
also embodied in production, are compliant with the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it can be conclusively determined
that no Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA, P/N C16195BA, or P/N
50620-10 has been installed since the date of issuance of the
original certificate of airworthiness or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness. Post-modification-
25578 airplanes on which Airbus Modification 155737 (installation of
Thales pitot probes) was also embodied in production must be in
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-07), using service
information identified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(xxvi)
of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 04, dated May
24, 2000.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 05, dated
September 11, 2000.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 06, dated
October 18, 2001.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 07, dated
December 4, 2001.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 08, dated
January 15, 2003.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 09, dated
February 17, 2003.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 10, dated
November 21, 2003.
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 11, dated
August 18, 2004.
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 12, dated
December 2, 2004.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 13, dated
January 18, 2005.
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 14, dated
April 21, 2005.
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 15, dated
July 19, 2005.
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 16, dated
November 23, 2006.
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 17, dated
February 14, 2007.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 18, dated
October 9, 2009.
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 19, dated
November 9, 2009.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 20, dated
December 1, 2010.
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 21, dated
March 24, 2011.
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 22, dated
July 19, 2011.
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 23, dated
February 3, 2012.
(xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 24, dated
April 12, 2012.
(xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 25, dated
September 4, 2012.
(xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 26, dated
September 16, 2013.
(xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 27, dated
March 18, 2014.
(xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 28, dated
September 1, 2014.
(xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 29, dated
February 16, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the replacement of pitot
probes on the captain and standby sides specified in paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before June 10,
2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-07), using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-34-1456, dated December 2, 2009, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the replacement of pitot
probes on the first officer side as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD, if those actions were performed before June 10, 2016 (the
effective date of AD 2016-09-07), using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-34-1463, dated March 9, 2010, which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or
(j)(1)(ii) of this AD: No person may install on any airplane a
Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA.
(i) For airplanes with a Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA
or P/N C16195BA installed: After replacement with BF Goodrich pitot
probe P/N 0851HL.
(ii) For airplanes without a Thales pitot probe having P/N
C16195AA or P/N C16195BA installed: As of June 10, 2016 (the
effective date of AD 2016-09-07).
(2) As of June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-07),
no person may install on any airplane a Thales pitot probe having P/
N 50620-10.
(k) 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
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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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0205, dated October 9,
2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6900.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(4) and (m)(5) of this AD.
(m) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 10, 2016 (81 FR 27298).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated
June 18, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1456, Revision 01, dated
May 15, 2012.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, Revision 01, dated
May 15, 2012.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this 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.
(6) 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 June 2, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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