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(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(n) 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:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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 EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
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using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,
dated February 22, 2008; or BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.57–072, Revision 1, dated
September 25, 2008.
(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 September 16, 2016.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,
Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 21, 2010 (75 FR
27419, May 17, 2010).
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited, Customer Information Department,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
675704; email RApublications@
baesystems.com; Internet https://
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(6) 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.
(7) 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.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27,
2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–004; corrected
February 26, 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–2016–5465.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3989; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–250–AD; Amendment
39–18600; AD 2016–16–02]
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 reports of premature aging
of certain passenger chemical oxygen
generators that resulted in the
generators failing to activate. This AD
requires an inspection to determine if
certain passenger chemical oxygen
generators are installed and replacement
of affected passenger chemical oxygen
generators. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the passenger
chemical oxygen generator to activate
and consequently not deliver oxygen
during an emergency, possibly resulting
in injury to the airplane occupants.
DATES: This AD is effective September
16, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 16, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus 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.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet: https://
www.airbus.com. For B/E Aerospace
service information identified in this
final rule, contact B/E Aerospace Inc.,
10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215;
telephone: 913–338–9800; fax: 913–
469–8419; Internet: https://
beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
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–2015–
3989.
SUMMARY:
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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–2015–
3989; 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 street address for
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
5527) is Docket 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.
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 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Airbus Model A318, A319,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 19, 2015 (80 FR
63136) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of premature aging
of certain passenger chemical oxygen
generators that resulted in the
generators failing to activate. The NPRM
proposed to require an inspection to
determine if certain passenger chemical
oxygen generators are installed and
replacement of affected passenger
chemical oxygen generators. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
passenger chemical oxygen generator to
activate and consequently not deliver
oxygen during an emergency, possibly
resulting in injury to the airplane
occupants.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0117,
dated June 24, 2015; corrected August 7,
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:
Reports have been received indicating
premature ageing of certain chemical oxygen
generators, Part Number (P/N) 117042–XX
(XX representing any numerical value),
manufactured by B/E Aerospace. Some
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operators reported that when they tried to
activate generators, some older units failed to
activate. Given the number of failed units
reported, all generators manufactured in
1999, 2000 and 2001 were considered
unreliable.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to failure of the generator to activate and
consequently not deliver oxygen during an
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to
aeroplane occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission
(AOT) A35N006–14, making reference to B/
E Aerospace Service Information Letter (SIL)
D1019–01 (currently at Revision 1) and B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 117042–35–
001.
Consequently, EASA issued AD * * * (later
revised) to require identification and
replacement of the affected oxygen
generators.
Since EASA AD 2014–0275R1 was issued,
and following new investigation results,
EASA have decided to introduce a life
limitation concerning all P/N 117042–XX
chemical oxygen generators, manufactured
by B/E Aerospace.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of the
EASA AD 2014–0275R1, which is
superseded, expands the scope of the [EASA]
AD to include chemical oxygen generators
manufactured after 2001, and requires their
removal from service before exceeding 10
years since date of manufacture.
This [EASA] AD is re-published to correct
a template error, removing the word
‘Proposed’ and replacing the acronym ‘PAD’
with ‘AD’.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3989.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM (80 FR 63136,
October 19, 2015) and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Requests To Extend Compliance Times
United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air
Lines, Inc. (DAL) requested an extension
of the 30-day compliance time for the
part number inspection. UAL stated that
the time required for the part number
inspection and the size of UAL’s fleet is
prohibitive to meeting the 30-day
compliance time and requested that we
extend the initial compliance time to 24
months. DAL stated that the time
required for the part number inspection
and the size of DAL’s fleet is prohibitive
to meeting the 30-day compliance time
and requested that we extend the initial
compliance time for the part number
inspection to 90 days. DAL pointed out
that a 90-day compliance time would
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allow ample time to route airplanes and
schedule the required work on the first
group of affected airplanes.
We disagree with the requests to
extend the 30-day compliance time for
the part number inspection. The
commenters did not provide any
justification to substantiate how
increasing the compliance time from 30
days to 90 days or 24 months would
provide an acceptable level of safety.
After considering all of the available
information, we have determined that
the compliance time, as proposed,
represents an appropriate interval of
time in which the required actions can
be performed in a timely manner with
the affected fleet, while still maintaining
an adequate level of safety. In
developing an appropriated compliance
time, we considered the safety
implications, parts availability, and
normal maintenance schedules for
timely accomplishment of the
replacement, overall risk to the fleet,
including the severity of the identified
unsafe condition and the likelihood of
the occurrence of the unsafe condition.
However, under the provisions of
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD, operators
may apply for an extension of the
compliance time by providing rationale
explaining why a compliance time
extension provides an acceptable level
of safety. We have not changed this AD
in this regard.
Request To Revise Cost Estimates
DAL requested that we revise the
Costs of Compliance section provided in
the NPRM. DAL pointed out that the
cost estimate may not properly account
for the number of products per airplane
and that they believe the costs are
significantly higher than the estimate
included in the NPRM. DAL also
provided revised cost estimates based
on their fleet.
We partially agree with the request to
revise the Costs of Compliance section.
We disagree that the cost estimate
should be revised based on airplane
configuration, findings, and associated
costs based only on the DAL fleet. The
configuration of each airplane and
inspection findings may vary among
U.S. operators. We agree that the Costs
of Compliance section provided in the
NPRM might not have accurately
represented the actual cost. After
considering the data presented by DAL,
we also agree that the number of workhours required is higher than our
previous estimate. The Costs of
Compliance section of this final rule has
been revised accordingly.
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Request To Remove Reporting
Requirement
UAL requested that we remove the
reporting requirement in the proposed
AD. UAL pointed out that reporting
could expose operators to compliance
risk. UAL also pointed out that they do
not find any value in the information
being requested by the reporting
requirement. UAL stated that they will
provide any feedback as requested.
We disagree with the request to
remove the reporting requirement. We
disagree that the information requested
provides no value. Reporting is
necessary for the airframe manufacturer
to determine the extent of the unsafe
condition and any necessary follow-up
actions. We have not changed this AD
in this regard.
Request To Reference Revised Service
Information
Mr. Ricardo Erazo requested that we
revise the AD to reference B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042–35–
001, Revision 004, dated October 13,
2015. Mr. Erazo did not provide
rationale for this request.
We agree with the request to revise
this AD to reference B/E Aerospace
Service Bulletin 117042–35–001,
Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015,
and have revised this AD accordingly.
B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042–
35–001, Revision 004, dated October 13,
2015, clarifies references to additional
service information. As a result, we
have also added paragraph (m) to this
AD, to give credit for actions
accomplished before the effective date
of this AD using B/E Aerospace Service
Bulletin 117042–35–001, dated
December 10, 2014; B/E Aerospace
Service Bulletin 117042–35–001,
Revision 001, dated April 9, 2015; B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042–35–
001, Revision 002, dated May 29, 2015;
or B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
117042–35–001, Revision 003, dated
June 25, 2015.
Change to Service Information
References
We have revised paragraphs (h) and
(i) of this AD to refer to Airbus AOT
A35N006–14, dated December 10, 2014,
including Appendix 1, as an additional
appropriate source of service
information for the 15-minute passenger
chemical oxygen generators.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
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• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service
information.
• Airbus AOT A35N006–14, dated
December 10, 2014, including Appendix
1.
• B/E Aerospace Inc. Service Bulletin
117042–35–001, Revision 004, dated
October 13, 2015.
This service information describes
procedures to replace certain passenger
chemical oxygen generators. 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.
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
Part number inspection ...................................
Reporting .........................................................
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 .............
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
Cost per
product
Parts cost
be required based on the results of the
required inspection. We have no way of
$0
0
$340
85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$324,020
81,005
determining the number of airplanes
that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Labor cost
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Up to 25 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,125 ............
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
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has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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Parts cost
$390
Cost per
product
Up to $2,515.
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
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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.
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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2016–16–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18600.
Docket No. FAA–2015–3989; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–250–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(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, except those
that have embodied Airbus modification
33125 (gaseous system for all oxygen
containers) in production.
(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 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
premature aging of certain passenger
chemical oxygen generators that resulted in
the generators failing to activate. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
passenger chemical oxygen generator to
activate and consequently not deliver oxygen
during an emergency, possibly resulting in
injury to the airplane occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Part Number Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD: Do a one-time inspection of
passenger chemical oxygen generators, part
numbers (P/N) 117042–02 (15 minutes
(min)—2 masks), 117042–03 (15 min—3
masks), 117042–04 (15 min—4 masks),
117042–22 (22 min—2 masks), 117042–23
(22 min—3 masks), and 117042–24 (22 min—
4 masks) to determine the date of
manufacture as specified in Airbus Alert
Operators Transmission (AOT) A35N006–14,
dated December 10, 2014, including
Appendix 1. Refer to figures 1 and 2 to
paragraph (g) of this AD for the location of
the date. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable for the inspection
required by this paragraph, provided the date
of manufacture can be conclusively
determined by that review.
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(h) Replacement of Passenger Chemical
Oxygen Generators Manufactured in 1999,
2000, or 2001
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any passenger
chemical oxygen generator having a date of
manufacture in 1999, 2000, or 2001 is found:
At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, remove and
replace the affected passenger chemical
oxygen generator with a serviceable unit, in
accordance with Airbus AOT A35N006–14,
dated December 10, 2014, including
Appendix 1 (for 15-minute and 22-minute
passenger chemical oxygen generators); or
the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042–35–001,
Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015 (for 15-
minute passenger chemical oxygen
generators).
(1) For passenger chemical oxygen
generators that have a date of manufacture in
1999: Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) For passenger chemical oxygen
generators that have a date of manufacture in
2000: Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD.
(3) For passenger chemical oxygen
generators that have a date of manufacture in
2001: Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD.
(i) Replacement of Passenger Chemical
Oxygen Generators Manufactured in 2002
and Later
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any passenger
chemical oxygen generator having a date
specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD
is found: At the applicable time specified in
table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD, remove
and replace the affected passenger chemical
oxygen generator with a serviceable unit, in
accordance with Airbus AOT A35N006–14,
dated December 10, 2014, including
Appendix 01, undated (for 15-minute and 22minute passenger chemical oxygen
generators); or the Accomplishment
Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service
Bulletin 117042–35–001, Revision 004, dated
October 13, 2015 (for 15-minute passenger
chemical oxygen generators).
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Year of
manufacture
Compliance time
2007 ..................
2008 ..................
2009 ..................
Within 32 months after the effective date of this AD.
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.
Before exceeding 10 years since date of manufacture of the passenger chemical oxygen generator.
(j) Definition of Serviceable
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable
unit is a passenger chemical oxygen
generator having P/N 117042–XX with a
manufacturing date not older than 10 years,
or any other approved part number, provided
that the generator has not exceeded the life
limit established for that generator by the
manufacturer.
(k) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, submit
a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with
paragraph 7, ‘‘Reporting,’’ of Airbus AOT
A35N006–14, dated December 10, 2014,
including Appendix 1. The report must
include the information specified in
Appendix 1 of Airbus AOT A35N006–14,
dated December 10, 2014.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a passenger chemical
oxygen generator, unless it is determined,
prior to installation, that the oxygen
generator is a serviceable unit as specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
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(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraphs (m)(1),
(m)(2), (m)(3), or (m)(4).
(1) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
117042–35–001, dated December 10, 2014.
(2) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
117042–35–001, Revision 001, dated April 9,
2015.
(3) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
117042–35–001, Revision 002, dated May 29,
2015.
(4) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
117042–35–001, Revision 003, dated June 25,
2015.
(n) 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.
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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) 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) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with, a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015–
0117, dated June 24, 2015; corrected August
7, 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–
2015–3989.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
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paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.
(p) 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 Alert Operators Transmission
A35N006–14, dated December 10, 2014,
including Appendix 01, undated.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
117042–35–001, Revision 004, dated October
13, 2015.
(3) For Airbus 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. For B/E Aerospace service
information identified in this AD, contact
B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road,
Lenexa, KS 66215; telephone: 913–338–9800;
fax: 913–469–8419; Internet: https://
beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
(4) 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.
(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 July 21,
2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
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-2015-3989; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-250-AD;
Amendment 39-18600; AD 2016-16-02]
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 reports of premature aging of certain passenger chemical
oxygen generators that resulted in the generators failing to activate.
This AD requires an inspection to determine if certain passenger
chemical oxygen generators are installed and replacement of affected
passenger chemical oxygen generators. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the passenger chemical oxygen generator to activate and
consequently not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting
in injury to the airplane occupants.
DATES: This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 16,
2016.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus 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. For B/E Aerospace service information
identified in this final rule, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm
Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; telephone: 913-338-9800; fax: 913-469-8419;
Internet: https://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport. 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-2015-3989.
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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-2015-
3989; 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 street address for the Docket Office (telephone:
800-647-5527) is Docket 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.
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 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 19, 2015 (80 FR 63136) (``the NPRM''). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain passenger
chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators failing to
activate. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection to determine if
certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed and
replacement of affected passenger chemical oxygen generators. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger chemical oxygen
generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to the airplane occupants.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2015-0117, dated June 24, 2015; corrected August 7, 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:
Reports have been received indicating premature ageing of
certain chemical oxygen generators, Part Number (P/N) 117042-XX (XX
representing any numerical value), manufactured by B/E Aerospace.
Some operators reported that when they tried to activate generators,
some older units failed to activate. Given the number of failed
units reported, all generators manufactured in 1999, 2000 and 2001
were considered unreliable.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the
generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to aeroplane occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert
Operators Transmission (AOT) A35N006-14, making reference to B/E
Aerospace Service Information Letter (SIL) D1019-01 (currently at
Revision 1) and B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 117042-35-001.
Consequently, EASA issued AD * * * (later revised) to require
identification and replacement of the affected oxygen generators.
Since EASA AD 2014-0275R1 was issued, and following new
investigation results, EASA have decided to introduce a life
limitation concerning all P/N 117042-XX chemical oxygen generators,
manufactured by B/E Aerospace.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of the EASA AD 2014-0275R1, which is superseded,
expands the scope of the [EASA] AD to include chemical oxygen
generators manufactured after 2001, and requires their removal from
service before exceeding 10 years since date of manufacture.
This [EASA] AD is re-published to correct a template error,
removing the word `Proposed' and replacing the acronym `PAD' with
`AD'.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3989.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80
FR 63136, October 19, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Requests To Extend Compliance Times
United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) requested an
extension of the 30-day compliance time for the part number inspection.
UAL stated that the time required for the part number inspection and
the size of UAL's fleet is prohibitive to meeting the 30-day compliance
time and requested that we extend the initial compliance time to 24
months. DAL stated that the time required for the part number
inspection and the size of DAL's fleet is prohibitive to meeting the
30-day compliance time and requested that we extend the initial
compliance time for the part number inspection to 90 days. DAL pointed
out that a 90-day compliance time would allow ample time to route
airplanes and schedule the required work on the first group of affected
airplanes.
We disagree with the requests to extend the 30-day compliance time
for the part number inspection. The commenters did not provide any
justification to substantiate how increasing the compliance time from
30 days to 90 days or 24 months would provide an acceptable level of
safety. After considering all of the available information, we have
determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents an
appropriate interval of time in which the required actions can be
performed in a timely manner with the affected fleet, while still
maintaining an adequate level of safety. In developing an appropriated
compliance time, we considered the safety implications, parts
availability, and normal maintenance schedules for timely
accomplishment of the replacement, overall risk to the fleet, including
the severity of the identified unsafe condition and the likelihood of
the occurrence of the unsafe condition. However, under the provisions
of paragraph (n)(1) of this AD, operators may apply for an extension of
the compliance time by providing rationale explaining why a compliance
time extension provides an acceptable level of safety. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Revise Cost Estimates
DAL requested that we revise the Costs of Compliance section
provided in the NPRM. DAL pointed out that the cost estimate may not
properly account for the number of products per airplane and that they
believe the costs are significantly higher than the estimate included
in the NPRM. DAL also provided revised cost estimates based on their
fleet.
We partially agree with the request to revise the Costs of
Compliance section. We disagree that the cost estimate should be
revised based on airplane configuration, findings, and associated costs
based only on the DAL fleet. The configuration of each airplane and
inspection findings may vary among U.S. operators. We agree that the
Costs of Compliance section provided in the NPRM might not have
accurately represented the actual cost. After considering the data
presented by DAL, we also agree that the number of work-hours required
is higher than our previous estimate. The Costs of Compliance section
of this final rule has been revised accordingly.
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Request To Remove Reporting Requirement
UAL requested that we remove the reporting requirement in the
proposed AD. UAL pointed out that reporting could expose operators to
compliance risk. UAL also pointed out that they do not find any value
in the information being requested by the reporting requirement. UAL
stated that they will provide any feedback as requested.
We disagree with the request to remove the reporting requirement.
We disagree that the information requested provides no value. Reporting
is necessary for the airframe manufacturer to determine the extent of
the unsafe condition and any necessary follow-up actions. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Reference Revised Service Information
Mr. Ricardo Erazo requested that we revise the AD to reference B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004, dated October
13, 2015. Mr. Erazo did not provide rationale for this request.
We agree with the request to revise this AD to reference B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004, dated October
13, 2015, and have revised this AD accordingly. B/E Aerospace Service
Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015, clarifies
references to additional service information. As a result, we have also
added paragraph (m) to this AD, to give credit for actions accomplished
before the effective date of this AD using B/E Aerospace Service
Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014; B/E Aerospace Service
Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 001, dated April 9, 2015; B/E
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 002, dated May 29,
2015; or B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 003,
dated June 25, 2015.
Change to Service Information References
We have revised paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD to refer to
Airbus AOT A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 1,
as an additional appropriate source of service information for the 15-
minute passenger chemical oxygen generators.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information.
Airbus AOT A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014, including
Appendix 1.
B/E Aerospace Inc. Service Bulletin 117042-35-001,
Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015.
This service information describes procedures to replace certain
passenger chemical oxygen generators. 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.
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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Part number inspection............. 4 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $340 $324,020
= $340.
Reporting.......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 81,005
= $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the required inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need
these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Replacement............................ Up to 25 work-hours x $85 $390 Up to $2,515.
per hour = $2,125.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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
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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.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-16-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18600. Docket No. FAA-2015-3989;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-250-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(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, except those that have
embodied Airbus modification 33125 (gaseous system for all oxygen
containers) in production.
(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 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain
passenger chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators
failing to activate. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the passenger chemical oxygen generator to activate and consequently
not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury
to the airplane occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Part Number Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do a one-
time inspection of passenger chemical oxygen generators, part
numbers (P/N) 117042-02 (15 minutes (min)--2 masks), 117042-03 (15
min--3 masks), 117042-04 (15 min--4 masks), 117042-22 (22 min--2
masks), 117042-23 (22 min--3 masks), and 117042-24 (22 min--4 masks)
to determine the date of manufacture as specified in Airbus Alert
Operators Transmission (AOT) A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014,
including Appendix 1. Refer to figures 1 and 2 to paragraph (g) of
this AD for the location of the date. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable for the inspection required by
this paragraph, provided the date of manufacture can be conclusively
determined by that review.
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(h) Replacement of Passenger Chemical Oxygen Generators Manufactured in
1999, 2000, or 2001
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date of manufacture
in 1999, 2000, or 2001 is found: At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, remove and replace
the affected passenger chemical oxygen generator with a serviceable
unit, in accordance with Airbus AOT A35N006-14, dated December 10,
2014, including Appendix 1 (for 15-minute and 22-minute passenger
chemical oxygen generators); or the Accomplishment Instructions of
B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004, dated
October 13, 2015 (for 15-minute passenger chemical oxygen
generators).
(1) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of
manufacture in 1999: Within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(2) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of
manufacture in 2000: Within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD.
(3) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of
manufacture in 2001: Within 12 months after the effective date of
this AD.
(i) Replacement of Passenger Chemical Oxygen Generators Manufactured in
2002 and Later
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date specified in
table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD is found: At the applicable time
specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD, remove and replace
the affected passenger chemical oxygen generator with a serviceable
unit, in accordance with Airbus AOT A35N006-14, dated December 10,
2014, including Appendix 01, undated (for 15-minute and 22-minute
passenger chemical oxygen generators); or the Accomplishment
Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001,
Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015 (for 15-minute passenger
chemical oxygen generators).
Table 1 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Replacement Compliance Times
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Year of manufacture Compliance time
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2002............................... Within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD.
2003............................... Within 16 months after the
effective date of this AD.
2004............................... Within 20 months after the
effective date of this AD.
2005............................... Within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD.
2006............................... Within 28 months after the
effective date of this AD.
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2007............................... Within 32 months after the
effective date of this AD.
2008............................... Within 36 months after the
effective date of this AD.
2009............................... Before exceeding 10 years since
date of manufacture of the
passenger chemical oxygen
generator.
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(j) Definition of Serviceable
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable unit is a passenger
chemical oxygen generator having P/N 117042-XX with a manufacturing
date not older than 10 years, or any other approved part number,
provided that the generator has not exceeded the life limit
established for that generator by the manufacturer.
(k) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2)
of this AD, submit a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, in
accordance with paragraph 7, ``Reporting,'' of Airbus AOT A35N006-
14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 1. The report must
include the information specified in Appendix 1 of Airbus AOT
A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
passenger chemical oxygen generator, unless it is determined, prior
to installation, that the oxygen generator is a serviceable unit as
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the service information
specified in paragraphs (m)(1), (m)(2), (m)(3), or (m)(4).
(1) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December
10, 2014.
(2) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 001,
dated April 9, 2015.
(3) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 002,
dated May 29, 2015.
(4) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 003,
dated June 25, 2015.
(n) 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) 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) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015-0117, dated
June 24, 2015; corrected August 7, 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-
2015-3989.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.
(p) 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 Alert Operators Transmission A35N006-14, dated
December 10, 2014, including Appendix 01, undated.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004,
dated October 13, 2015.
(3) For Airbus 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. For B/E Aerospace service
information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800
Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; telephone: 913-338-9800; fax: 913-
469-8419; Internet: https://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
(4) 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.
(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 July 21, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-18169 Filed 8-11-16; 8:45 am]
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