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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 29, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–26364 Filed 12–8–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0556; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD; Amendment
39–19119; AD 2017–25–05]
Examining the AD Docket
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–23–
10, which applied 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 required modifying the
affected slide rafts. This AD retains the
requirements of AD 2012–23–10. This
AD also requires replacing each escape
slide pack assembly having a certain
part number with a new escape slide
pack assembly. 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 that resulted in jamming of
the inflation control cable. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 16,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of January 16, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of December 31, 2012 (77 FR
70369, November 26, 2012).
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://
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SUMMARY:
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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 referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards
Branch, 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–2017–0556.
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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The 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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2012–23–10,
Amendment 39–17266 (77 FR 70369,
November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–23–
10’’). AD 2012–23–10 applied 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. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on June 23, 2017
(82 FR 28599). The NPRM 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 that resulted in
jamming of the inflation control cable.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
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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
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 was
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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
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received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment. The Air Line
Pilots Association, International
supported the NPRM.
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Request To Extend the Compliance
Time
United Airlines (UAL) requested that
the compliance time in the proposed AD
be extended from 36 months to 42
months. UAL stated that this will allow
sufficient time to purge the stock and
order parts from the supplier.
We disagree with the commenter’s
request. UAL has not provided suitable
rationale to justify that extending the
compliance time will ensure the safety
of the affected fleet. In developing the
appropriate compliance time for this
action, we considered the safety
implications, parts availability, and
normal maintenance schedules for
timely accomplishment of this
modification. We have determined that
36 months will ensure an acceptable
level of safety and provide sufficient
time to order parts and accomplish the
required modification. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Allow Interchangeable
Parts
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested an
allowance for interchangeable parts.
DAL stated that paragraph (l) of the
proposed AD specifies the replacement
of ‘‘old’’ escape slide packs with
corresponding ‘‘new’’ escape slide
packs. DAL stated that paragraph (l) of
the proposed AD does not allow the
replacement of an ‘‘old’’ slide pack with
an alternative ‘‘new’’ slide pack that
might be fully interchangeable with the
one that is mandated. DAL commented
that, for example, an airplane with a
part number (P/N) D30664–505 slide
pack already installed must be replaced
with a P/N D30664–705 slide pack. DAL
stated that, however, P/N D30664–705
and P/N D30664–709 have incorporated
Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015,
and are fully interchangeable on DAL
airplanes. DAL also commented that
paragraph (l) of the proposed AD limits
operational flexibility for accomplishing
the intent of the NPRM.
We disagree with the commenter’s
request because Airbus has defined the
specific configuration of the pack
assemblies that mitigate the risk
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addressed in this AD. We are not aware
of any data that substantiates the
interchanging of those parts referenced
in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2),
(n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, except as
provided in paragraph (o)(3) of this AD.
Operators may request approval of an
alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) supported by appropriate
substantiating data, under the
provisions of paragraph (q)(1) of this
AD. We have not changed this AD in
this regard.
Request for Means of Compliance
UAL requested that operators be
allowed to demonstrate compliance by
means of a technical records review for
the accomplishment of the related
Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems service
information.
We contacted UAL to clarify their
request. Based on UAL’s clarification,
we concluded that UAL is requesting
the accomplishment of a records review
as an acceptable method for
demonstrating compliance to the
modification of spare parts specified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. We agree
with UAL that a records review can be
used to verify the modification specified
in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD has been
done as specified in the Zodiac Aero
Evacuation Systems service information
identified in that paragraph. We have
not changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Use the Latest Service
Information
UAL stated that it would like to
highlight that 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, are now at Revision 2. UAL
also commented that Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–25–1B82, Revision 01,
dated December 10, 2015, is at Revision
2.
We infer that UAL is requesting that
we use the latest service information in
this AD. We agree with the commenter’s
request and have revised paragraphs
(m)(1)(ii) and (m)(2) of this AD
accordingly. We have also revised
paragraph (p) of this AD to give credit
for previous actions accomplished
before the effective date of this AD using
earlier versions of the service
information.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these 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
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 02, dated July 6, 2017.
• 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
2, dated April 29, 2016; and Zodiac
Aero Evacuation Systems Service
Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97, Revision
2, dated September 1, 2016. This service
information describes procedures for
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 959
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
product
Labor cost
Modification and installation (retained actions
from AD 2012–23–10).
Replacement and modification (new action) ..
19 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,615 ........
$341
$1,956
$1,875,804
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 .............
0
510
489,090
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
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,
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Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
could result in delayed evacuation from the
airplane during an emergency and
consequent injury to passengers.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(f) Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2012–23–10, Amendment 39–17266 (77
FR 70369, November 26, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:
■
2017–25–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–19119;
Docket No. FAA 2017–0556; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 16, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012–23–10,
Amendment 39–17266 (77 FR 70369,
November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–23–10’’).
(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
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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 RAFTS
Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide
Rafts Part No. 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
(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.
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(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.
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(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
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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
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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
Escape slide
pack assembly
part No.—New
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
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
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
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
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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 02, dated July 6, 2017 (for airplanes
equipped with slides having P/Ns D31516–
121, D31516–125, D31516–317, D31516–417,
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 may 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 2, dated April 29,
2016; and Zodiac Aero Evacuations Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97,
Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016; 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, or 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, or 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.
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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]
Part No.
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
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
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
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(o) New: Parts Installation Provisions
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install on any airplane an 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
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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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, 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 Section, Transport Standards
Branch, 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)(v) 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–
1B82, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1B83, dated July 31, 2015.
(v) 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 the
applicable service information in paragraphs
(p)(2)(i) through (p)(2)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96, dated
July 9, 2015;
(ii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015.
(iii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97, dated
July 9, 2015.
(iv) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015.
(q) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, 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
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the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized 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 Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
227–1405; fax 425- 227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (s)(5) and (s)(6) of this AD.
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on January 16, 2018.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,
Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,
Revision 02, dated July 6, 2017.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
(v) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96,
Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016.
(vi) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97,
Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 31, 2012 (77
FR 70369, November 26, 2012).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1723,
dated December 17, 2010.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1724,
dated December 17, 2010.
(iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004–25–85, Revision 2, dated January 3,
2012.
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(iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004–25–56, dated November 12, 1999.
(5) 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.
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.
(6) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 29, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1117; Product
Identifier 94–ANE–39–AD; Amendment 39–
19112; AD 2017–24–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–24–
08 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–
535E4–37, RB211–535E4–B–37, and
RB211–535E4–C–37 turbofan engines
with certain low-pressure (LP) fuel
filter-to-high-pressure (HP) fuel pump
tube assemblies, or HP fuel pump-tofuel flow governor (FFG) or FFG-to-HP
pump inlet overspill return tube
assemblies and flanged adaptor,
installed. AD 2014–24–08 required
replacing certain LP fuel filter-to-HP
fuel pump tube assemblies. This AD
retains the requirement in AD 2014–24–
08 to remove the LP fuel filter-to-HP
fuel pump tube, adds new compliance
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thresholds, and requires installation of
new HP fuel pump-to-FFG and FFG-toHP pump inlet overspill return tube
assemblies and flanged adaptor. This
AD was prompted by fuel leaks that
have occurred at the flanged joints of
the HP fuel pump-to-FFG tube assembly
and FFG-to-HP pump inlet overspill
return tube assembly. We are issuing
this AD to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 16,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–
1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–
249936; email: https://www.rollsroyce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp;
Internet: https://customers.rollsroyce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 781–238–7125. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1117.
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–
1117; 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 mandatory
continuing airworthiness information,
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
address for the Docket Office (phone:
800–647–5527) is Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
robert.green@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–24–08,
Amendment 39–18041 (79 FR 71308,
December 2, 2014), ‘‘AD 2014–24–08,’’
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for all RB211–535E4–37, RB211–535E4–
B–37, and RB211–535E4–C–37 turbofan
engines. AD 2014–24–08 applied to the
specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
May 26, 2017 (82 FR 24262). The NPRM
proposed to continue to require
replacing certain LP fuel filter-to-HP
fuel pump tube assemblies. That NPRM
also proposed to require installation of
new HP fuel pump-to-FFG and FFG-toHP pump inlet overspill return tube
assemblies and flanged adaptor.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Request To Change Installation
Prohibition
American Airlines (AAL) and FedEx
Express stated the proposed AD would
prohibit reinstallation of earlier HP fuel
pump to FFG and FFG to HP pump inlet
overspill return tube assemblies. AAL
and FedEx Express request clarification
that the HP fuel tube does not require
replacement if removed simply to gain
access to other components.
FedEx is concerned that the current
wording would result in serviceable
tube assemblies having to be replaced in
a line environment when components
such as the FFG or fuel pump are
replaced as part of fuel system
troubleshooting. AAL didn’t justify their
request.
We agree. This AD requires
replacement of the affected parts before
they exceed 4,750 engine flight cycles
(FC) or 15,000 flight hours (FH), or at a
shop visit, whichever occurs first. To
address this comment, we deleted the
Installations Prohibition paragraph and
integrated the previous restrictions into
paragraph (h), Definitions, adding the
statement that ‘‘The reinstallation of
affected parts, removed to facilitate onwing/in-service maintenance of adjacent
components, is acceptable within the
limits prescribed by paragraphs (g)(1)
and (2) of this AD.’’
Request To Change Applicability
AAL and UPS requested clarification
of shop visit. They would like to clarify
the shop visit definition as, ‘‘For the
purpose of this AD, a shop visit is
defined as the separation of major
mating module flanges to perform
maintenance or overhaul, excluding the
removal or replacement of the high
speed gearbox, or for the sole purpose
of transporting the engine without
performing subsequent maintenance or
overhaul.’’ They gave no justification for
the requested change.
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58102-58107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26363]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0556; Product Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD; Amendment
39-19119; AD 2017-25-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-10,
which applied 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 required modifying the affected slide
rafts. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-23-10. This AD also
requires replacing each escape slide pack assembly having a certain
part number with a new escape slide pack assembly. 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 that
resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 16, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 16,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
December 31, 2012 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012).
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 [email protected]; 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
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
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-2017-0556.
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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369,
November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10''). AD 2012-23-10 applied 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. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on June 23, 2017 (82 FR 28599). The
NPRM 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 that resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable.
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 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 was 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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments
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received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. The Air
Line Pilots Association, International supported the NPRM.
Request To Extend the Compliance Time
United Airlines (UAL) requested that the compliance time in the
proposed AD be extended from 36 months to 42 months. UAL stated that
this will allow sufficient time to purge the stock and order parts from
the supplier.
We disagree with the commenter's request. UAL has not provided
suitable rationale to justify that extending the compliance time will
ensure the safety of the affected fleet. In developing the appropriate
compliance time for this action, we considered the safety implications,
parts availability, and normal maintenance schedules for timely
accomplishment of this modification. We have determined that 36 months
will ensure an acceptable level of safety and provide sufficient time
to order parts and accomplish the required modification. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Allow Interchangeable Parts
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested an allowance for interchangeable
parts. DAL stated that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD specifies the
replacement of ``old'' escape slide packs with corresponding ``new''
escape slide packs. DAL stated that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD
does not allow the replacement of an ``old'' slide pack with an
alternative ``new'' slide pack that might be fully interchangeable with
the one that is mandated. DAL commented that, for example, an airplane
with a part number (P/N) D30664-505 slide pack already installed must
be replaced with a P/N D30664-705 slide pack. DAL stated that, however,
P/N D30664-705 and P/N D30664-709 have incorporated Zodiac Aero
Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 1,
dated September 18, 2015, and are fully interchangeable on DAL
airplanes. DAL also commented that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD
limits operational flexibility for accomplishing the intent of the
NPRM.
We disagree with the commenter's request because Airbus has defined
the specific configuration of the pack assemblies that mitigate the
risk addressed in this AD. We are not aware of any data that
substantiates the interchanging of those parts referenced in table 1 to
paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, except as
provided in paragraph (o)(3) of this AD. Operators may request approval
of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) supported by appropriate
substantiating data, under the provisions of paragraph (q)(1) of this
AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard.
Request for Means of Compliance
UAL requested that operators be allowed to demonstrate compliance
by means of a technical records review for the accomplishment of the
related Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems service information.
We contacted UAL to clarify their request. Based on UAL's
clarification, we concluded that UAL is requesting the accomplishment
of a records review as an acceptable method for demonstrating
compliance to the modification of spare parts specified in paragraph
(m)(2) of this AD. We agree with UAL that a records review can be used
to verify the modification specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD has
been done as specified in the Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems service
information identified in that paragraph. We have not changed this AD
in this regard.
Request To Use the Latest Service Information
UAL stated that it would like to highlight that 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, are
now at Revision 2. UAL also commented that Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015, is at Revision 2.
We infer that UAL is requesting that we use the latest service
information in this AD. We agree with the commenter's request and have
revised paragraphs (m)(1)(ii) and (m)(2) of this AD accordingly. We
have also revised paragraph (p) of this AD to give credit for previous
actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD using earlier
versions of the service information.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including 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 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
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 02, dated July 6,
2017.
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 2, dated April 29, 2016; and
Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97,
Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016. This service information describes
procedures for 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Modification and installation 19 work-hours x $85 per $341 $1,956 $1,875,804
(retained actions from AD 2012-23- hour = $1,615.
10).
Replacement and modification (new 6 work-hours x $85 per hour 0 510 489,090
action). = $510.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
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
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, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:
2017-25-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-19119; Docket No. FAA 2017-0556;
Product Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective January 16, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369,
November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10'').
(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
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
Rafts
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Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Rafts Part No. if Fitted With a
Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105 or P/N D18309-205
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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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(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.
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(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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, 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 part Escape slide pack assembly part
No.--Old 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
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 02, dated
July 6, 2017 (for airplanes equipped with slides having P/Ns D31516-
121, D31516-125, D31516-317, D31516-417, 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 may 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 2, dated April 29, 2016; and Zodiac Aero
Evacuations Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision
2, dated September 1, 2016; 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, or 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, or 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.
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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 Provisions
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any
airplane an 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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)(v) 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 A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, dated July 31, 2015.
(v) 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 the applicable service
information in paragraphs (p)(2)(i) through (p)(2)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004-25-96, dated July 9, 2015;
(ii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015.
(iii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004-25-97, dated July 9, 2015.
(iv) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004-25-97, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015.
(q) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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 Section, Transport Standards
Branch, 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 Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone
425-227-1405; fax 425- 227-1149.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (s)(5) and (s)(6) of this AD.
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
January 16, 2018.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 02, dated
July 6, 2017.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated
December 10, 2015.
(v) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004-25-96, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016.
(vi) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320
004-25-97, Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 31, 2012 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17,
2010.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17,
2010.
(iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85,
Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012.
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(iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated
November 12, 1999.
(5) 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 [email protected]; 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.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 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/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 29, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-26363 Filed 12-8-17; 8:45 am]
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