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an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0212, dated
October 25, 2016, 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–2017–0622.
(2) For more information about this AD,
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.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–13129 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0556; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–23–
10, which applies to all Airbus Model
A318 series airplanes; Model A319
series airplanes; Model A320–211, –212,
–214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
AD 2012–23–10 requires modifying the
affected slide rafts. Since we issued AD
2012–23–10, we received a report that
Air Cruisers developed a modification
of the slide and slide/raft, which is part
of the escape slide pack assembly, to
improve its deployment. This proposed
AD would retain the requirements of AD
2012–23–10. This proposed AD would
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also require replacing each escape slide
pack assembly having a certain part
number with a new escape slide pack
assembly. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
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 Airbus service information
identified in this NPRM, 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
Zodiac Aerospace service information
identified in this NPRM, contact Air
Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State
Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727–
3935; telephone: (732) 681–3527;
Internet: https://www.
zodiacaerospace.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.
DATES:
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–2017–
0556; 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 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.
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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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2017–0556; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–098–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
On November 13, 2012, we issued AD
2012–23–10, Amendment 39–17266 (77
FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD
2012–23–10’’). AD 2012–23–10 requires
actions intended to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
Since we issued AD 2012–23–10, we
have determined that it may no longer
address the unsafe condition, and that it
is necessary to replace each escape slide
pack assembly having a certain part
number with a new escape slide pack
assembly having a certain part number,
or modify the escape slide pack.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0043,
dated March 4, 2016 (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:
Two occurrences were reported on Airbus
A320 family aeroplanes where the escape
slide raft inflation system did not deploy
when activated. This was due to the rotation
of the cable guide in a direction, which
resulted in jamming of the inflation control
cable. Additionally, one case was reported
where the system did not deploy properly
due to a cracked inflation hose fitting.
Investigation conducted by Air Cruisers
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Company [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems],
the slide raft manufacturer, showed that the
hose fitting could be subject to a bending
moment, if improperly packed.
Consequently, the hose fitting could separate
from the reservoir and the inflation of the
slide raft would be impaired.
This condition, if not corrected, could
delay the evacuation from the aeroplane in
case of emergency, possibly resulting in
injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
DGAC France issued AD F–2004–072 [which
correlates with FAA AD 2004–26–07,
Amendment 39–13919 (70 FR 1176, January
6, 2005)], to introduce an inflation hose
retainer preventing an incomplete inflation of
emergency escape slides, which could delay
passenger evacuation, and EASA issued AD
2011–0160 (later revised twice) to require
modification of the affected slide rafts or
replacement thereof with modified units.
Since EASA AD 2011–0160R2 [which
correlates with FAA AD 2012–23–10 and
issued as a stand-alone, non-superseding AD]
was issued, Air Cruisers [Zodiac Aero
Evacuation Systems] developed a
modification of the slide and slide/raft, part
of the escape slide pack assemblies, to
improve its deployment. Modified slides and
slide/rafts are identified by a different Part
Number (P/N); consequently, also the escape
slide pack assemblies are identified by a
different P/N.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of DGAC
France AD F–2004–072 (EASA approval
2004–5335) and EASA AD 2011–0160R2,
which are superseded, and requires
installation of modified escape slide pack
assemblies.
Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD provides a
comprehensive list of escape slide pack
assemblies P/N that, at the issue date of the
[EASA] AD, are not approved for further
installation on any aeroplane.
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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–2017–
0556.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information, which describes
procedures for replacing certain escape
slide pack assemblies. These documents
are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models in different
configurations.
• Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,
Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
• Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,
Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
• Service Bulletin A320–25–1B83,
Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
• Service Bulletin A320–25–1B84,
Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
Zodiac Aerospace has issued Zodiac
Aero Evacuation Systems Service
Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96, Revision
1, dated September 18, 2015; and
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Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015.
The service information describes
modification of the escape slide pack.
These documents are distinct since they
apply to different airplane models in
different configurations.
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 Proposed 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 proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of these same
type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2012–23–
10, and retained in this proposed AD
take about 19 work-hours per product,
at an average labor rate of $85 per workhour. Required parts cost about $341 per
product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that are
required by AD 2012–23–10 is $1,956
per product.
We also estimate that it would take
about 6 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $489,090, or $510 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation:
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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2012–23–10, Amendment 39–17266 (77
FR 70369, November 26, 2012), and
adding the following new AD:
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0556;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 7,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012–23–10,
Amendment 39–17266 (77 FR 70369,
November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–23–10’’).
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318–
111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131,
–132, and –133 airplanes; Model A320–211,
–212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of the
escape raft inflation system not deploying
when activated due to the rotation of the
cable guide in a direction which resulted in
jamming of the inflation control cable. We
are issuing this AD to prevent nondeployment of the escape slide raft, which
could result in delayed evacuation from the
airplane during an emergency and
consequent injury to the passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained: Modification, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
changes. Except as provided by paragraph (i)
of this AD, within 36 months after December
31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012–23–
10): Modify the escape slide rafts that have
a part number (P/N) specified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
25–1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for
Model A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
25–1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for
Model A318 series airplanes).
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g), (j)(1),
AND (j)(2) OF THIS AD—ESCAPE
SLIDE RAFT
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Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Rafts
part number if fitted with a reservoir and valve
assembly P/N D18309–105 or
P/N D18309–205
D30664–105
D30664–107
D30664–109
D30664–305
D30664–307
D30664–309
D30664–311
D30665–105
D30665–107
D30665–109
D30665–305
D30665–307
D30665–309
D30665–311
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(h) Retained: Replacement in Accordance
With Air Cruisers Service Bulletin, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
changes. Replacement of all affected escape
slide rafts on any affected airplane with slide
rafts that have been modified in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air
Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–
85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012, is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
provided that prior to or concurrently with
accomplishing the modification, the
installation of the cable guide assembly is
done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers
Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–56, dated
November 12, 1999.
(i) Retained: Airplanes Not Affected by
Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
changes. Before the effective date of this AD:
Airplanes on which Airbus Modification
151459 or Modification 151502 has been
embodied in production, and on which no
escape slide raft replacements have been
made since first flight, are not affected by the
requirement specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(j) Retained: Parts Installation Limitations,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
changes.
(1) For airplanes other than those
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: After
accomplishment of the modification required
by paragraph (g) of this AD or after
accomplishment of the alternative
modification specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD, no person may install, on any
airplane, an escape slide raft specified in
figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of
this AD, unless it has been modified in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
25–1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for
Model A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model
A318 series airplanes); or Air Cruisers
Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–85,
Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes), including the installation of the
cable guide assembly in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers
Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–56, dated
November 12, 1999.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i)
of this AD: As of December 31, 2012 (the
effective date of AD 2012–23–10), no person
may install, on any airplane, an escape slide
raft specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g),
(j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been
modified in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–25–1723, dated
December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320,
and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–25–1724, dated December 17,
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2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes); or
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–
25–85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes), including the installation of the
cable guide assembly in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers
Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–56, dated
November 12, 1999.
(k) Retained: Credit for Previous Actions,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
changes. This paragraph provides credit for
the actions required by paragraphs (h) and (j)
of this AD, if those actions were performed
before December 31, 2012 (the effective date
of AD 2012–23–10), using Air Cruisers
Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–85, dated
November 30, 2010; or Air Cruisers Service
Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–85, Revision 1,
dated September 30, 2011; which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(l) New: Replacement
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, replace each escape slide pack
assembly having a part number identified as
‘‘old’’ in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2),
(n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, with a new
escape slide pack assembly having the
corresponding part number identified as
‘‘new’’ in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2),
(n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, 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).
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (l), (m)(2),
(n)(2), AND (o)(1) OF THIS AD—AIR
CRUISERS AND AERAZUR ESCAPE
SLIDE PACK ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED
BY PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS AD
Escape slide pack
assembly part
No.—old
D30664–405
D30664–407
D30664–409
D30664–505
D30664–507
D30664–509
D30664–511
D30665–405
D30665–407
D30665–409
D30665–505
D30665–507
D30665–509
D30665–511
D31516–119
D31516–121
D31516–123
D31516–125
D31516–315
D31516–317
D31516–415
D31516–417
D31516–519
D31516–521
D31516–523
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Escape slide pack
assembly part
No.—new
D30664–605
D30664–607
D30664–609
D30664–705
D30664–707
D30664–709
D30664–711
D30665–605
D30665–607
D30665–609
D30665–705
D30665–707
D30665–709
D30665–711
D31516–619
D31516–621
D31516–623
D31516–625
D31516–615
D31516–617
D31516–715
D31516–717
D31516–719
D31516–721
D31516–723
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (l), (m)(2),
(n)(2), AND (o)(1) OF THIS AD—AIR
CRUISERS AND AERAZUR ESCAPE
SLIDE PACK ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED
BY PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS AD—
Continued
Escape slide pack
assembly part
No.—old
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D31516–525
D31517–119
D31517–121
D31517–123
D31517–125
D31517–315
D31517–317
D31517–415
D31517–417
D31517–519
D31517–521
D31517–523
D31517–525
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Escape slide pack
assembly part
No.—new
D31516–725
D31517–619
D31517–621
D31517–623
D31517–625
D31517–615
D31517–617
D31517–715
D31517–717
D31517–719
D31517–721
D31517–723
D31517–725
(m) New: Modification
(1) Modification of an airplane in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i)
through (m)(1)(iv) of this AD, as applicable
to the airplane model and escape slide pack
assembly part number, is an acceptable
method of compliance with the requirements
of paragraph (l) of this AD for that airplane.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,
Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for
airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having
P/Ns D30664–405, D30664–407, D30664–
409, D30664–505, D30664–507, D30664–509,
D30664–511 D30665–405, D30665–407,
D30665–409, D30665–505, D30665–507,
D30665–509, and D30665–511).
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,
Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for
airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having
P/Ns D31516–121, D31516–125, D31516–
317, D31516–417 or D31516–525, D31517–
121, D31517–125, D31517–317, D31517–417,
and D31517–525).
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015
(for airplanes equipped with slides with reentry line P/Ns D31516–119, D31516–123,
D31516–519, D31516–523, D31516–315,
D31516–415, D31517–119, D31517–123,
D31517–519, D31517–523, D31517–315 and
D31517–415).
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015
(for airplanes equipped with slides with Dual
Fastener P/N D31516–521 and D31517–521).
(2) An escape slide pack assembly not
installed on an airplane and having a part
number identified as ‘‘old’’ in table 1 to
paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this
AD can be modified to the corresponding
part number identified as ‘‘new’’ in table 1
to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of
this AD, in accordance with Zodiac Aero
Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B.
A320 004–25–96, Revision 1, dated
September 18, 2015; and Zodiac Aero
Evacuations Systems Service Bulletin S.B.
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18, 2015; as applicable.
(n) New: Airplanes Not Affected
(1) An airplane on which Airbus
Modification 151459 or Modification 151502
has been embodied in production is not
affected by the requirements of paragraph (g)
of this AD, provided it is determined that no
escape slide pack assembly having a part
number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs
(n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and
figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this
AD, is installed on that airplane as of the
effective date of this AD.
(2) An airplane on which Airbus
Modification 156766, Modification 156767,
Modification 156768, Modification 156769,
or Modification 156770, has been embodied
in production is not affected by the
requirements of paragraphs (g) and (l) of this
AD, provided that it is determined that no
escape slide raft, having a part number
identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and
(o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n)
and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or
having a part number identified as ‘‘old’’ in
table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and
(o)(1) of this AD, is installed on that airplane
as of the effective date of this AD.
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND
(o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS
AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK
ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED BY PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS AD
Part No.
D31516–111
D31516–113
D31516–115
D31516–117
D31516–311
D31516–313
D31517–111
D31517–113
D31517–115
D31517–117
D31517–311
D31517–313
FIGURE 3 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND
(o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS
AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK
ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED BY PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (h) OF THIS AD (IF
FITTED WITH A RESERVOIR AND
VALVE ASSEMBLY P/N D18309–105
OR P/N D18309–205)
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D30664–107
D30664–109
D30664–305
D30664–307
D30664–309
D30664–311
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(o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS
AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK
ASSEMBLIES NOT APPROVED FOR
FURTHER INSTALLATION ON ANY AIRPLANE
Part No.
D30664–101
D30664–103
D31516–101
D31516–103
D31516–105
D31516–107
D31516–109
D30665–101
D30665–103
D31517–101
D31517–103
D31517–105
D31517–107
D31517–109
(o) New: Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install on any airplane any escape slide
pack assembly having a part number
identified as ‘‘old’’ in table 1 to paragraphs
(l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install on any airplane an escape slide
pack assembly having a part number
identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and
(o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n)
and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD.
(3) Installation of an escape slide pack
assembly having a part number approved
after March 18, 2016 (the effective date of
EASA AD 2016–0043), constitutes
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (l) of this AD, provided the
conditions as specified in paragraphs (o)(3)(i)
and (o)(3)(ii) of this AD are met.
(i) The part number must be approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA; and
(ii) The installation must be accomplished
in accordance with airplane modification
instructions approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(p) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (m)(1) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using the
applicable service information in paragraphs
(p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,
dated August 13, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,
dated August 13, 2015.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1B83, dated July 31, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1B84, dated July 31, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (m)(2) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Zodiac
Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin
S.B. A320 004–25–96, dated July 9, 2015; and
Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service
Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97, dated July 9,
2015; as applicable.
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(q) 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 the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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 Airbus’s EASA 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.
(r) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0043, dated March 4, 2016, 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–2017–0556.
(2) For more information about this AD,
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.
(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 Zodiac Aerospace service information
identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers,
Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall
Township, NJ 07727–3935; telephone: (732)
681–3527; Internet: https://
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www.zodiacaerospace.com. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0390; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ANM–11]
Proposed Amendment of Class D and
Class E Airspace; Redmond, OR
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
modify Class E airspace designated as
an extension to a Class D or Class E
surface area at Roberts Field, Redmond,
OR, by removing the Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) part-time status, and would
modify Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at the airport. The geographic
coordinates for Roberts Field in the
associated Class D and E airspace areas
also would be amended to match the
FAA’s aeronautical database. These
changes are necessary to accommodate
airspace redesign for the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR) operations within the National
Airspace System. Also, an editorial
change would be made to the Class D
and Class E airspace legal descriptions
replacing Airport/Facility Directory
with the term Chart Supplement.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before August 7, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1–
800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
2017–0390; Airspace Docket No. 17–
ANM–11, at the beginning of your
comments. You may also submit
comments through the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
SUMMARY:
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FAA Order 7400.11A, 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
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
Operations Support Group, Western
Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
203–4511.
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 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 would
amend Class D and Class E airspace at
Roberts Field, Redmond, OR to
accommodate airspace redesign for the
safety and management of Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the
National Airspace System.
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0556; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-
10, which applies to all Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319
series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and
-232 airplanes. AD 2012-23-10 requires modifying the affected slide
rafts. Since we issued AD 2012-23-10, we received a report that Air
Cruisers developed a modification of the slide and slide/raft, which is
part of the escape slide pack assembly, to improve its deployment. This
proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2012-23-10. This
proposed AD would also require replacing each escape slide pack
assembly having a certain part number with a new escape slide pack
assembly. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
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 Airbus service information identified in this NPRM, 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 Zodiac Aerospace service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34,
Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone: (732) 681-3527; Internet:
https://www.zodiacaerospace.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.
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-2017-
0556; 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 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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0556;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
On November 13, 2012, we issued AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266
(77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10''). AD 2012-23-10
requires actions intended to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
Since we issued AD 2012-23-10, we have determined that it may no
longer address the unsafe condition, and that it is necessary to
replace each escape slide pack assembly having a certain part number
with a new escape slide pack assembly having a certain part number, or
modify the escape slide pack.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0043, dated March 4, 2016 (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:
Two occurrences were reported on Airbus A320 family aeroplanes
where the escape slide raft inflation system did not deploy when
activated. This was due to the rotation of the cable guide in a
direction, which resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable.
Additionally, one case was reported where the system did not deploy
properly due to a cracked inflation hose fitting. Investigation
conducted by Air Cruisers
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Company [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems], the slide raft
manufacturer, showed that the hose fitting could be subject to a
bending moment, if improperly packed. Consequently, the hose fitting
could separate from the reservoir and the inflation of the slide
raft would be impaired.
This condition, if not corrected, could delay the evacuation
from the aeroplane in case of emergency, possibly resulting in
injury to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, DGAC France issued
AD F-2004-072 [which correlates with FAA AD 2004-26-07, Amendment
39-13919 (70 FR 1176, January 6, 2005)], to introduce an inflation
hose retainer preventing an incomplete inflation of emergency escape
slides, which could delay passenger evacuation, and EASA issued AD
2011-0160 (later revised twice) to require modification of the
affected slide rafts or replacement thereof with modified units.
Since EASA AD 2011-0160R2 [which correlates with FAA AD 2012-23-
10 and issued as a stand-alone, non-superseding AD] was issued, Air
Cruisers [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems] developed a modification
of the slide and slide/raft, part of the escape slide pack
assemblies, to improve its deployment. Modified slides and slide/
rafts are identified by a different Part Number (P/N); consequently,
also the escape slide pack assemblies are identified by a different
P/N.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of DGAC France AD F-2004-072 (EASA approval 2004-5335)
and EASA AD 2011-0160R2, which are superseded, and requires
installation of modified escape slide pack assemblies.
Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD provides a comprehensive list of
escape slide pack assemblies P/N that, at the issue date of the
[EASA] AD, are not approved for further installation on any
aeroplane.
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-2017-
0556.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information, which
describes procedures for replacing certain escape slide pack
assemblies. These documents are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models in different configurations.
Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated December
10, 2015.
Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated December
10, 2015.
Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated December
10, 2015.
Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated December
10, 2015.
Zodiac Aerospace has issued Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service
Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015; and
Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. The service information describes
modification of the escape slide pack. These documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane models in different
configurations.
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 Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The actions required by AD 2012-23-10, and retained in this
proposed AD take about 19 work-hours per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $341 per product.
Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are
required by AD 2012-23-10 is $1,956 per product.
We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $489,090, or $510 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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)
2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012), and
adding the following new AD:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0556; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
098-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 7, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369,
November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10'').
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -
122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of the escape raft inflation
system not deploying when activated due to the rotation of the cable
guide in a direction which resulted in jamming of the inflation
control cable. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment of
the escape slide raft, which could result in delayed evacuation from
the airplane during an emergency and consequent injury to the
passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained: Modification, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2012-23-10, with no changes. Except as provided by paragraph (i) of
this AD, within 36 months after December 31, 2012 (the effective
date of AD 2012-23-10): Modify the escape slide rafts that have a
part number (P/N) specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1),
and (j)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December
17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); or
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for
Model A318 series airplanes).
Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of This AD--Escape Slide
Raft
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reservoir and valve assembly P/N D18309-105 or P/N D18309-205
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D30664-107
D30664-109
D30664-305
D30664-307
D30664-309
D30664-311
D30665-105
D30665-107
D30665-109
D30665-305
D30665-307
D30665-309
D30665-311
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(h) Retained: Replacement in Accordance With Air Cruisers Service
Bulletin, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2012-23-10, with no changes. Replacement of all affected escape
slide rafts on any affected airplane with slide rafts that have been
modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air
Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-85, Revision 2, dated
January 3, 2012, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements
of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that prior to or concurrently
with accomplishing the modification, the installation of the cable
guide assembly is done in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-56,
dated November 12, 1999.
(i) Retained: Airplanes Not Affected by Paragraph (g) of This AD, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2012-23-10, with no changes. Before the effective date of this AD:
Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 151459 or Modification 151502
has been embodied in production, and on which no escape slide raft
replacements have been made since first flight, are not affected by
the requirement specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Retained: Parts Installation Limitations, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2012-23-10, with no changes.
(1) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph (i)
of this AD: After accomplishment of the modification required by
paragraph (g) of this AD or after accomplishment of the alternative
modification specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may
install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in figure 1
to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been
modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for
Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318
series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-
85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320,
and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable
guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-56, dated November 12,
1999.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: As of
December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10), no person
may install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in
figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it
has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010
(for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318
series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-
85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320,
and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable
guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-56, dated November 12,
1999.
(k) Retained: Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2012-23-10, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before December 31, 2012 (the effective date
of AD 2012-23-10), using Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-
25-85, dated November 30, 2010; or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin
S.B.A320 004-25-85, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2011; which are
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(l) New: Replacement
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
each escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified as
``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of
this AD, with a new escape slide pack assembly having the
corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in table 1 to
paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, 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).
Table 1 to Paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of This AD--Air
Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph
(1) of This AD
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Escape slide pack assembly
Escape slide pack assembly part No.--old part No.--new
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D30664-405................................ D30664-605
D30664-407................................ D30664-607
D30664-409................................ D30664-609
D30664-505................................ D30664-705
D30664-507................................ D30664-707
D30664-509................................ D30664-709
D30664-511................................ D30664-711
D30665-405................................ D30665-605
D30665-407................................ D30665-607
D30665-409................................ D30665-609
D30665-505................................ D30665-705
D30665-507................................ D30665-707
D30665-509................................ D30665-709
D30665-511................................ D30665-711
D31516-119................................ D31516-619
D31516-121................................ D31516-621
D31516-123................................ D31516-623
D31516-125................................ D31516-625
D31516-315................................ D31516-615
D31516-317................................ D31516-617
D31516-415................................ D31516-715
D31516-417................................ D31516-717
D31516-519................................ D31516-719
D31516-521................................ D31516-721
D31516-523................................ D31516-723
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D31516-525................................ D31516-725
D31517-119................................ D31517-619
D31517-121................................ D31517-621
D31517-123................................ D31517-623
D31517-125................................ D31517-625
D31517-315................................ D31517-615
D31517-317................................ D31517-617
D31517-415................................ D31517-715
D31517-417................................ D31517-717
D31517-519................................ D31517-719
D31517-521................................ D31517-721
D31517-523................................ D31517-723
D31517-525................................ D31517-725
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(m) New: Modification
(1) Modification of an airplane in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(iv) of this AD, as
applicable to the airplane model and escape slide pack assembly part
number, is an acceptable method of compliance with the requirements
of paragraph (l) of this AD for that airplane.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having P/
Ns D30664-405, D30664-407, D30664-409, D30664-505, D30664-507,
D30664-509, D30664-511 D30665-405, D30665-407, D30665-409, D30665-
505, D30665-507, D30665-509, and D30665-511).
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having P/
Ns D31516-121, D31516-125, D31516-317, D31516-417 or D31516-525,
D31517-121, D31517-125, D31517-317, D31517-417, and D31517-525).
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with re-entry
line P/Ns D31516-119, D31516-123, D31516-519, D31516-523, D31516-
315, D31516-415, D31517-119, D31517-123, D31517-519, D31517-523,
D31517-315 and D31517-415).
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with Dual
Fastener P/N D31516-521 and D31517-521).
(2) An escape slide pack assembly not installed on an airplane
and having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to
paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD can be
modified to the corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in
table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, in
accordance with Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B.
A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015; and Zodiac
Aero Evacuations Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 04-25-97,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.
(n) New: Airplanes Not Affected
(1) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 151459 or
Modification 151502 has been embodied in production is not affected
by the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it is
determined that no escape slide pack assembly having a part number
specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD,
figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, is installed on that airplane
as of the effective date of this AD.
(2) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 156766,
Modification 156767, Modification 156768, Modification 156769, or
Modification 156770, has been embodied in production is not affected
by the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (l) of this AD, provided
that it is determined that no escape slide raft, having a part
number identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this
AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4
to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or having a part number
identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2),
and (o)(1) of this AD, is installed on that airplane as of the
effective date of this AD.
Figure 2 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and
Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph (1) of This
AD
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Part No.
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D31516-111 D31517-111
D31516-113 D31517-113
D31516-115 D31517-115
D31516-117 D31517-117
D31516-311 D31517-311
D31516-313 D31517-313
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Figure 3 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and
Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraphs (g) and (h)
of This AD (If Fitted With a Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105
or P/N D18309-205)
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Part No.
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D30664-105 D30665-105
D30664-107 D30665-107
D30664-109 D30665-109
D30664-305 D30665-305
D30664-307 D30665-307
D30664-309 D30665-309
D30664-311 D30665-311
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Figure 4 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and
Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Not Approved for Further
Installation on Any Airplane
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Part No.
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D30664-101 D30665-101
D30664-103 D30665-103
D31516-101 D31517-101
D31516-103 D31517-103
D31516-105 D31517-105
D31516-107 D31517-107
D31516-109 D31517-109
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(o) New: Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any
airplane any escape slide pack assembly having a part number
identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2),
and (o)(1) of this AD.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any
airplane an escape slide pack assembly having a part number
identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD,
figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD.
(3) Installation of an escape slide pack assembly having a part
number approved after March 18, 2016 (the effective date of EASA AD
2016-0043), constitutes compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (l) of this AD, provided the conditions as specified in
paragraphs (o)(3)(i) and (o)(3)(ii) of this AD are met.
(i) The part number must be approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA; and
(ii) The installation must be accomplished in accordance with
airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(p) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using the applicable service
information in paragraphs (p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, dated August 13, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, dated August 13,
2015.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, dated July 31, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, dated July 31, 2015.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, dated July 9, 2015; and Zodiac
Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, dated
July 9, 2015; as applicable.
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(q) 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 the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. 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.
(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 Airbus's EASA 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.
(r) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0043, dated March 4, 2016, 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-2017-0556.
(2) For more information about this AD, 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.
(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 Zodiac Aerospace service
information identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code
70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone:
(732) 681-3527; Internet: https://www.zodiacaerospace.com. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-12251 Filed 6-22-17; 8:45 am]
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