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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1100; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–077–AD; Amendment
39–19273; AD 2018–09–16]
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) 2015–15–
13, which applied to certain Airbus
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 2015–15–13
required a modification of the potable
water service panel and waste water
service panel, including doing
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions. This AD requires a
modification of the waste water and
potable water service panels with new
compliance times. This AD also
removes certain airplanes from the
applicability and adds Model A320–216
airplanes to the applicability. This AD
was prompted by an evaluation by the
design approval holder (DAH)
indicating that the potable water and
waste water service panel areas are
subject to widespread fatigue damage
(WFD). We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
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SUMMARY:
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1100.
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1100; 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, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2015–15–13,
Amendment 39–18223 (80 FR 45857,
August 3, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–15–13’’). AD
2015–15–13 applied to certain Airbus
Model A319 series airplanes; Model
A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and
–233 airplanes; and Model A321 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on December 14, 2017
(82 FR 58772). The NPRM was
prompted by an evaluation by the DAH
indicating that the potable water and
waste service panel areas are subject to
DATES: This AD is effective June 15,
WFD. The NPRM proposed to require
2018.
modification of the waste water and
The Director of the Federal Register
potable water service panels with new
approved the incorporation by reference compliance times. The NPRM also
of certain publications listed in this AD
proposed to remove certain airplanes
as of June 15, 2018.
from the applicability and add Model
A320–216 airplanes to the applicability.
ADDRESSES: For service information
We are issuing this AD to prevent
identified in this final rule, contact
cracking of the potable water and waste
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
water service panel areas, which could
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 result in reduced structural integrity of
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
internet https://www.airbus.com. You
for the Member States of the European
may view this referenced service
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0098,
information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., dated June 7, 2017 (referred to after this
Des Moines, WA. For information on the as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
availability of this material at the FAA,
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
call 206–231–3195. It is also available
for certain Airbus Model A319 series
on the internet at https://
airplanes; Airbus Model A320–211,
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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–212, –214, –216, –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Airbus Model A321–111,
–112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and
–232 airplanes. The MCAI states:
During the full scale fatigue test on A320–
200, it was noticed that, due to fatigue, cracks
could initiate at the potable water and waste
water service panel areas.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could affect the structural integrity
of the aeroplane.
Prompted by these findings, Airworthiness
Limitation Section (ALS) Part 2 tasks were
introduced for the affected aeroplanes. Since
those actions were taken, Airbus developed
production mod 160055 and mod 160056 to
embody reinforcements (cold working on
certain rivet rows) of the potable water and
waste water service panels, and published
associated Airbus Service Bulletin (SB)
A320–53–1272 and Airbus SB A320–53–1267
for in-service embodiment. Complementary
design office studies highlighted that the
‘‘Sharklets’’ installation on certain aeroplanes
has a significant impact on the aeroplane
structure (particularly, A319 and A320 postmod 160001, A320 post-SB A320–57–1193
(mod 160080), and A321 post-mod 160021),
leading to different compliance times,
depending on aeroplane configuration.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0081
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–15–13]
to require reinforcement of the potable water
and waste water service panels.
Accomplishment of these modifications
cancelled the need for the related ALS Part
2 Tasks.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further
investigations linked to the Widespread
Fatigue Damage (WFD) analysis highlighted
that, to meet the WFD requirements, it is
necessary that the affected modification is
not accomplished before reaching a certain
threshold, by imposing a so-called ‘‘window
of embodiment’’. Consequently, Airbus
revised SB A320–53–1272 (now at revision
(Rev.) 04) and SB A320–53–1267 (now at
Rev. 05).
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2014–0081, which is superseded, and
introduces additional compliance times for
those actions.
This AD also removes Model A319
series airplanes on which modification
28162, 28238, and 28342 have been
embodied (‘‘Corporate Jet’’
modifications) from the applicability
because production modifications
mitigated the risk associated with the
unsafe condition. This AD also adds
Model A320–216 airplanes to the
applicability, because those airplanes
are affected by the identified unsafe
condition.
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–
1100.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment. United
Airlines stated support for the NPRM.
Request To Fix Typographical Error in
Heading of Table 1 of the Proposed AD
Airbus requested that the
typographical error in table 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of the proposed
AD be changed from ‘‘portable water’’ to
‘‘potable water.’’
We agree with the commenter’s
request and have revised the heading of
table 1 of this AD accordingly.
Request To Fix Typographical Error in
a Compliance Time Specified in Table
2 of the Proposed AD
Airbus requested that the
typographical error in the proposed
compliance time in table 2 to
paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of the proposed
AD affecting airplanes ‘‘A319, premodification 160001 and pre-service
bulletin A320–57–1193,’’ be changed
from ‘‘28,600 total flight cycles’’ to
‘‘38,600 total flight cycles.’’
We agree with the commenter’s
request and have corrected the specified
compliance time in table 2 of this AD
accordingly.
Request for Credit for Previous Actions
An anonymous commenter requested
that certain service information be
added to the Credit for Previous Actions
section in the proposed AD. The
commenter stated that Alternative
Method of Compliance (AMOC) ANM–
116–17–195 allows the use of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–53–1272,
Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016;
and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
1267, Revision 05, dated November 29,
2016; with respect to AD 2015–15–13.
The commenter pointed out that these
are the same revision levels specified for
the requirements in the proposed AD.
We do not agree with the request. We
recognize that it is possible to have
already accomplished Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–53–1272, Revision 04,
dated November 29, 2016; and Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–53–1267,
Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016;
before this AD becomes effective.
However, this service information is
required for the actions identified in
this AD. Paragraph (f) ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
this AD states, ‘‘Comply with this AD
within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.’’ If operators have
already completed the requirements of
this AD, then this AD does not require
that those actions be repeated. We have
made no change to this AD in this
regard.
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 Service Bulletin
A320–53–1267, Revision 05, dated
November 29, 2016, which describes
procedures for modifying the waste
water service panel. Airbus has also
issued Service Bulletin A320–53–1272,
Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016,
which describes procedures for
modifying the potable water service
panel. Both modifications include a
check of the diameter of the holes of
removed fasteners, a related
investigative action (rotating probe
inspection for cracking on the holes of
the removed fasteners) and a corrective
action (repair). This service information
is unique because it applies to different
service panels. 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.
Explanation of Compliance Time
The compliance time for the
replacement specified in this AD for
addressing WFD was established to
ensure that discrepant structure is
replaced before WFD develops in
airplanes. Standard inspection
techniques cannot be relied on to detect
WFD before it becomes a hazard to
flight. We will not grant any extensions
of the compliance time to complete any
AD-mandated service bulletin related to
WFD without extensive new data that
would substantiate and clearly warrant
such an extension.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 851
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Modification (new action) ................................
27 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,295 ........
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We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
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
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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
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Cost per
product
$2,995
Cost on U.S.
operators
$2,548,745
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
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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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(1) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
Regulatory Findings
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(d) Subject
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
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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)
2015–15–13, Amendment 39–18223 (80
FR 45857, August 3, 2015), and adding
the following new AD:
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2018–09–16 Airbus: Amendment 39–19273;
Docket No. FAA–2017–1100; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–077–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 15, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015–15–13,
Amendment 39–18223 (80 FR 45857, August
3, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–15–13’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this
AD, certificated in any category, except for
those airplanes on which Airbus
modification 160055 or modification 160056
has been embodied in production, and except
for Model A319 series airplanes on which
modification 28162, 28238, and 28342 have
been embodied (‘‘Corporate Jet’’).
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Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating
that the potable water and waste water
service panel areas are subject to widespread
fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this
AD to prevent cracking of the potable water
and waste water service panel areas, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Modification of the Potable Water Service
Panel
(1) Within the compliance times specified
in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of this
AD, as applicable, modify the potable water
service panel, including doing a check of the
diameter of the holes of removed fasteners,
and do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, Revision 04,
dated November 29, 2016, except as required
by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Do all
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight.
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(2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
53–1272, Revision 04, dated November 29,
2016, specifies to contact Airbus for
appropriate action, and specifies that action
as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance): Before
further flight, accomplish corrective actions
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.
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(h) Modification of the Waste Water Service
Panel
(1) Within the compliance times specified
in table 2 to paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this
AD, as applicable, modify the waste water
service panel, including doing a check of the
diameter of the holes of removed fasteners,
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and do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–53–1267, Revision 05,
dated November 29, 2016, except as required
by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all
applicable related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight.
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(i) Corrective Action for Airplanes With
Certain Modifications
For airplanes on which the modification,
as required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD,
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as applicable, was accomplished before
reaching the applicable minimum
compliance time as defined in table 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of this AD or table
2 to paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD:
Before exceeding 60,000 flight cycles since
the airplane’s first flight, contact the
Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA)
for approved corrective action instructions
and accomplish those instructions
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accordingly. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(j) Terminating Action for Airplanes on
Which the Potable Water Service Panel
Modification Is Done
Modification of an airplane as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirement for accomplishing the ALS Part
2 task for that airplane as specified in table
3 to paragraph (j) of this AD, as applicable.
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(2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
53–1267, Revision 05, dated November 29,
2016, specifies to contact Airbus for
appropriate action, and specifies that action
as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance): Before
further flight, accomplish corrective actions
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.
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requirement for accomplishing the ALS Part
2 task for that airplane as specified in table
4 to paragraph (k) of this AD, as applicable.
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(k) Terminating Action for Airplanes on
Which the Waste Water Service Panel
Modification Is Done
Modification of an airplane as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the
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(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) through
(l)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272,
Revision 00, dated January 10, 2013, which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272,
Revision 01, dated August 6, 2013, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
1272, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014,
which was incorporated by reference in AD
2015–15–13.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
1272, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through
(l)(2)(v) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267,
Revision 00, dated June 24, 2013, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267,
Revision 01, dated October 2, 2013, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014,
which was incorporated by reference in AD
2015–15–13.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
1267, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267,
Revision 04, dated February 1, 2016, which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(m) 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 (n)(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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
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DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraphs (g)(2) and (h)(2) of
this AD: 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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
April 27, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(n) Related Information
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0098, dated June 7, 2017, 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–2017–1100.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272,
Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267,
Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0398; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–113–AD; Amendment
39–19277; AD 2018–10–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 787–8
airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
the part number of the occupant
restraint system on the standard
attendant seats, and doing additional
inspections and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD was prompted by a
report of loose attachment bolts on the
occupant restraint system on a standard
attendant seat due to the bolts being
over-torqued during production. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 29,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 29, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by June 25, 2018.
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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Boeing
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1100; Product Identifier 2017-NM-077-AD; Amendment
39-19273; AD 2018-09-16]
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) 2015-15-13,
which applied to certain Airbus 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 2015-
15-13 required a modification of the potable water service panel and
waste water service panel, including doing applicable related
investigative and corrective actions. This AD requires a modification
of the waste water and potable water service panels with new compliance
times. This AD also removes certain airplanes from the applicability
and adds Model A320-216 airplanes to the applicability. This AD was
prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH)
indicating that the potable water and waste water service panel areas
are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 15, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 15,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet
https://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1100.
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-
1100; 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, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2015-15-13, Amendment 39-18223 (80 FR 45857,
August 3, 2015) (``AD 2015-15-13''). AD 2015-15-13 applied to certain
Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -
232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on December 14, 2017 (82 FR 58772).
The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that the
potable water and waste service panel areas are subject to WFD. The
NPRM proposed to require modification of the waste water and potable
water service panels with new compliance times. The NPRM also proposed
to remove certain airplanes from the applicability and add Model A320-
216 airplanes to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent
cracking of the potable water and waste water service panel areas,
which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2017-0098, dated June 7, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Airbus
Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and
Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes. The MCAI states:
During the full scale fatigue test on A320-200, it was noticed
that, due to fatigue, cracks could initiate at the potable water and
waste water service panel areas.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
Prompted by these findings, Airworthiness Limitation Section
(ALS) Part 2 tasks were introduced for the affected aeroplanes.
Since those actions were taken, Airbus developed production mod
160055 and mod 160056 to embody reinforcements (cold working on
certain rivet rows) of the potable water and waste water service
panels, and published associated Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-
53-1272 and Airbus SB A320-53-1267 for in-service embodiment.
Complementary design office studies highlighted that the
``Sharklets'' installation on certain aeroplanes has a significant
impact on the aeroplane structure (particularly, A319 and A320 post-
mod 160001, A320 post-SB A320-57-1193 (mod 160080), and A321 post-
mod 160021), leading to different compliance times, depending on
aeroplane configuration.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0081 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2015-15-13] to require reinforcement of the potable water and
waste water service panels. Accomplishment of these modifications
cancelled the need for the related ALS Part 2 Tasks.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further investigations linked
to the Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD) analysis highlighted that, to
meet the WFD requirements, it is necessary that the affected
modification is not accomplished before reaching a certain
threshold, by imposing a so-called ``window of embodiment''.
Consequently, Airbus revised SB A320-53-1272 (now at revision (Rev.)
04) and SB A320-53-1267 (now at Rev. 05).
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0081, which is superseded, and
introduces additional compliance times for those actions.
This AD also removes Model A319 series airplanes on which
modification 28162, 28238, and 28342 have been embodied (``Corporate
Jet'' modifications) from the applicability because production
modifications mitigated the risk associated with the unsafe condition.
This AD also adds Model A320-216 airplanes to the applicability,
because those airplanes are affected by the identified unsafe
condition.
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-
1100.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment. United Airlines stated support for
the NPRM.
Request To Fix Typographical Error in Heading of Table 1 of the
Proposed AD
Airbus requested that the typographical error in table 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of the proposed AD be changed from ``portable
water'' to ``potable water.''
We agree with the commenter's request and have revised the heading
of table 1 of this AD accordingly.
Request To Fix Typographical Error in a Compliance Time Specified in
Table 2 of the Proposed AD
Airbus requested that the typographical error in the proposed
compliance time in table 2 to paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of the proposed
AD affecting airplanes ``A319, pre-modification 160001 and pre-service
bulletin A320-57-1193,'' be changed from ``28,600 total flight cycles''
to ``38,600 total flight cycles.''
We agree with the commenter's request and have corrected the
specified compliance time in table 2 of this AD accordingly.
Request for Credit for Previous Actions
An anonymous commenter requested that certain service information
be added to the Credit for Previous Actions section in the proposed AD.
The commenter stated that Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) ANM-
116-17-195 allows the use of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272,
Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016; with respect to AD 2015-
15-13. The commenter pointed out that these are the same revision
levels specified for the requirements in the proposed AD.
We do not agree with the request. We recognize that it is possible
to have already accomplished Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272,
Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016; before this AD becomes
effective. However, this service information is required for the
actions identified in this AD. Paragraph (f) ``Compliance,'' of this AD
states, ``Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.'' If operators have already completed the
requirements of this AD, then this AD does not require that those
actions be repeated. We have made no change to this AD in this regard.
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 Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 05, dated
November 29, 2016, which describes procedures for modifying the waste
water service panel. Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A320-53-
1272, Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016, which describes procedures
for modifying the potable water service panel. Both modifications
include a check of the diameter of the holes of removed fasteners, a
related investigative action (rotating probe inspection for cracking on
the holes of the removed fasteners) and a corrective action (repair).
This service information is unique because it applies to different
service panels. 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.
Explanation of Compliance Time
The compliance time for the replacement specified in this AD for
addressing WFD was established to ensure that discrepant structure is
replaced before WFD develops in airplanes. Standard inspection
techniques cannot be relied on to detect WFD before it becomes a hazard
to flight. We will not grant any extensions of the compliance time to
complete any AD-mandated service bulletin related to WFD without
extensive new data that would substantiate and clearly warrant such an
extension.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Modification (new action)............. 27 work-hours x $85 per $700 $2,995 $2,548,745
hour = $2,295.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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
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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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2015-15-13, Amendment 39-18223 (80 FR 45857, August 3, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
2018-09-16 Airbus: Amendment 39-19273; Docket No. FAA-2017-1100;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-077-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective June 15, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-15-13, Amendment 39-18223 (80 FR 45857,
August 3, 2015) (``AD 2015-15-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category,
except for those airplanes on which Airbus modification 160055 or
modification 160056 has been embodied in production, and except for
Model A319 series airplanes on which modification 28162, 28238, and
28342 have been embodied (``Corporate Jet'').
(1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -
233 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder (DAH) indicating that the potable water and waste water
service panel areas are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).
We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the potable water and
waste water service panel areas, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification of the Potable Water Service Panel
(1) Within the compliance times specified in table 1 to
paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of this AD, as applicable, modify the
potable water service panel, including doing a check of the diameter
of the holes of removed fasteners, and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272,
Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016, except as required by
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions before further flight.
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(2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 04,
dated November 29, 2016, specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate
action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for
Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this
AD.
(h) Modification of the Waste Water Service Panel
(1) Within the compliance times specified in table 2 to
paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD, as applicable, modify the
waste water service panel, including doing a check of the diameter
of the holes of removed fasteners, and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267,
Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016, except as required by
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions before further flight.
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(2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 05,
dated November 29, 2016, specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate
action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for
Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this
AD.
(i) Corrective Action for Airplanes With Certain Modifications
For airplanes on which the modification, as required by
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable, was accomplished
before reaching the applicable minimum compliance time as defined in
table 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of this AD or table 2 to
paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD: Before exceeding 60,000 flight
cycles since the airplane's first flight, contact the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA) for approved corrective action
instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(j) Terminating Action for Airplanes on Which the Potable Water Service
Panel Modification Is Done
Modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g) of this
AD terminates the requirement for accomplishing the ALS Part 2 task
for that airplane as specified in table 3 to paragraph (j) of this
AD, as applicable.
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(k) Terminating Action for Airplanes on Which the Waste Water Service
Panel Modification Is Done
Modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this
AD terminates the requirement for accomplishing the ALS Part 2 task
for that airplane as specified in table 4 to paragraph (k) of this
AD, as applicable.
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(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information in
paragraphs (l)(1)(i) through (l)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 00, dated
January 10, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 01, dated
August 6, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 02, dated
May 19, 2014, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015-15-13.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 03, dated
November 26, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information in
paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through (l)(2)(v) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 00, dated
June 24, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 01, dated
October 2, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 02, dated
May 19, 2014, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015-15-13.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 03, dated
November 26, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 04, dated
February 1, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(m) 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 (n)(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): Except as required by
paragraphs (g)(2) and (h)(2) of this AD: 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0098, dated June 7, 2017, 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-2017-1100.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 04, dated
November 29, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 05, dated
November 29, 2016.
(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 [email protected]; internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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