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Federal Register
Vol. 88, No. 242
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 21
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1378]
Airworthiness Criteria: Primary
Category Airworthiness Design Criteria
for the ICON Aircraft Inc., Model A5–B
Airplane; Correction
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Issuance of final airworthiness
criteria; correction.
AGENCY:
The FAA published a
document in the Federal Register on
November 28, 2023, announcing the
primary category airworthiness design
criteria for type certification of the ICON
Aircraft Inc., (ICON) Model A5–B
airplane. The document contained
incorrect references to the aircraft and
engine model numbers.
DATES: This correction is effective on
December 19, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Raymond N. Johnston, Avionics
Navigation & Flight Deck Unit (AIR–
626B), Avionics & Electrical Systems
Section, Technical Policy Branch,
Policy & Standards Division, Aircraft
Certification Service, Federal Aviation
Administration, 901 Locust Street,
Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone (816) 329–4159, fax (816) 329–
4090, email raymond.johnston@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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Background
On November 20, 2023, the FAA
issued final airworthiness criteria for
the ICON Model A5–B airplane, which
published in the Federal Register on
November 28, 2023 (88 FR 83019). As
published, the document incorrectly
referred to the wrong aircraft and engine
model numbers. Additionally, the FAA
has certified the engine, as indicated by
type certificate data sheet (TCDS)
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E00051EN, and therefore the additional
airworthiness criteria listed in Table 8:
FAA Validation of EASA State of Design
Reciprocating Aircraft Engines is no
longer required. The criteria as
published would have applied to an
engine certified by the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that did
not have a corresponding FAA type
certificate.
Correction
In the Federal Register of Tuesday,
November 28, 2023, appearing at 88 FR
83019, make the following corrections:
1. On page 83019—
a. In the first column in the
document’s subject heading, correct
aircraft model number to read ‘‘A5–B’’;
b. In the first column, in the SUMMARY
section, correct aircraft model number
to read ‘‘A5–B’’;
c. In the first and second columns,
under the heading ‘‘Background,’’ in the
second paragraph, correct the engine
model number ‘‘Rotax 912 iS Sport’’ to
read ‘‘Rotax 912 iSc2 Sport’’ and correct
the last sentence of the second
paragraph to read ‘‘The FAA does not
plan to issue a TC for the propeller’’;
d. In the third column, under the
heading ‘‘Airworthiness Criteria,’’
correct the second paragraph to read
‘‘The airworthiness criteria for the
issuance of a TC for the ICON Aircraft,
Inc., Model A5–B airplane, a primary
category airplane, and its powerplant
installation is listed in Tables 1 through
7 below’’;
2. On page 83020, in ‘‘Table 1:
Airplane Certification Basis,’’ in the
subject entry for ‘‘Engine’’—
a. In the ‘‘Consensus standard or
regulation’’ column, correct ‘‘14 CFR
part 33, Amendment 33–34’’ to read ‘‘14
CFR part 33’’;
b. In the ‘‘Title and description’’
column, correct the description to read
‘‘Utilize the certification basis as
indicated for the engine TCDS
E00051EN’’; and
3. On page 83022, in the first
column—
a. Remove the first paragraph;
c. Remove ‘‘Table 8: FAA Validation
of EASA State of Design Reciprocating
Aircraft Engines’’; and
b. Remove footnote 2 ‘‘CS–E,
Amendment 6—Aircraft cybersecurity’’.
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Issued in Washington, District of
Columbia, on December 14, 2023.
Min Zhang,
Acting Manager, Certification Coordination
Section, Policy and Standards Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–27835 Filed 12–18–23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1645; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01296–T; Amendment
39–22613; AD 2023–23–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019–12–
07, which applied to all Airbus SAS
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,
–216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
AD 2019–12–07 required replacement of
both main landing gear (MLG) shock
absorbers, an identification of affected
MLG sliding tubes; inspection of
affected chromium plates and sliding
tube axles for damage; and replacement
of the sliding tube if necessary. AD
2019–12–07 also required repetitive
inspections of affected MLG sliding
tubes for cracking, replacement of
cracked MLG sliding tubes, and
eventual replacement of each affected
MLG sliding tube. This AD continues to
require the actions specified in AD
2019–12–07 and requires repetitive
inspections of additional MLG sliding
tubes, replacement if necessary, and
eventual replacement of the additional
MLG sliding tubes. This AD also
extends the repetitive inspection
interval. This AD also prohibits the
installation of affected parts under
certain conditions. This AD was
prompted by the FAA’s determination
that additional MLG sliding tubes are
affected by the unsafe condition and
SUMMARY:
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that the repetitive inspection interval
may be extended. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 23,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of January 23, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of August 1, 2019 (84 FR
30579, June 27, 2019).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of February 22, 2017 (82 FR
5362, January 18, 2017).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of June 29, 2007 (72 FR
29241, May 25, 2007).
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of June 23, 2004 (69 FR
31867, June 8, 2004).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2023–1645; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this final rule, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For Airbus service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email account.airwortheas@airbus.com; website airbus.com.
• For Safran and Messier-Dowty
service information identified in this
final rule, contact Safran Landing
Systems, One Carbon Way, Walton, KY
41094; telephone 859–525–8583; fax
859–485–8827; website www.safranlanding-systems.com.
• You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
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call 206–231–3195. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2023–1645.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone:
206–231–3667; email:
Timothy.P.Dowling@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2019–12–07,
Amendment 39–19662 (84 FR 30579,
June 27, 2019) (AD 2019–12–07). AD
2019–12–07 applied to all Airbus SAS
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,
–216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
AD 2019–12–07 required replacement of
both MLG shock absorbers, an
identification of the part number and
serial number of the MLG sliding tubes,
inspection of affected chromium plates
and sliding tube axles for damage, and
replacement of the sliding tube if
necessary. AD 2019–12–07 also required
repetitive inspections of affected MLG
sliding tubes for cracking, replacement
of cracked MLG sliding tubes, and
eventual replacement of each affected
MLG sliding tube. The FAA issued AD
2019–12–07 to address cracking in an
MLG sliding tube, which could lead to
failure of an MLG sliding tube resulting
in MLG collapse, damage to the
airplane, and injury to passengers.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 1, 2023 (88 FR
50067). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2022–0204R1, dated February 15,
2023; corrected February 17, 2023,
issued by The European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union (EASA AD 2022–
0204R1) (also referred to as the MCAI).
The MCAI states that since EASA AD
2018–0135, dated June 26, 2018, was
issued (which corresponds to FAA AD
2019–12–07), two additional cases have
been reported of cracking at the same
location of MLG sliding tubes not
affected by the inspection requirements
and that service information was issued
to include additional actions for the
newly affected MLG sliding tubes. In
addition, further investigation
determined the repetitive inspection
interval may be extended from 5,000
flight cycles to 10,000 flight cycles.
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In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require the actions specified
in AD 2019–12–07 and proposed to
require repetitive inspections of
additional MLG sliding tubes,
replacement if necessary, and eventual
replacement of the additional MLG
sliding tubes. In the NPRM, the FAA
also proposed to extend the repetitive
inspection interval and to prohibit the
installation of affected parts under
certain conditions. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2023–1645.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from
four commenters, including American
Airlines, SIAEC, United Airlines
(United), and Delta Air Lines (Delta).
The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request To Allow Parts Inspected Using
Component Maintenance Manuals
(CMMs)
American Airlines, SIAEC, United,
and Delta requested that the proposed
AD be revised to identify MLG sliding
tubes that were inspected using certain
CMMs identified in EASA AD 2022–
0204R1 as acceptable parts. American
Airlines requested that paragraph (w)(1)
of the proposed AD be revised to
include CMM references that include
inspections as acceptable actions for the
on-wing inspections. Delta requested
that both paragraph (n)(2) and (w)(1) of
the proposed AD be revised to include
parts that have passed inspection using
the CMMs. American Airlines and
SIAEC stated that paragraph (w)(1) of
the proposed AD does not include as
serviceable parts MLG sliding tubes that
have been inspected and repaired using
the CMMs specified in EASA AD 2022–
0204R1.
United requested the FAA definition
of serviceable parts be revised to
include those that were overhauled per
the CMMs identified in EASA AD 2022–
0204R1 and the Safran service
information identified in EASA AD
2022–0204R1.
The FAA agrees to revise paragraphs
(n)(2) and (w)(1) of this AD, which
include definitions of affected parts
with exceptions. This change addresses
United’s request to revise the definition
of serviceable parts specified in
paragraph (w)(2) of this AD. The FAA
has revised the exception language in
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paragraphs (n)(2) and (w)(1) of this AD
to include parts that have passed an
inspection specified in Safran CMM task
32–11–33 (K0654), Revision 71, dated
September 2020, or later; CMM task 32–
12–25 (K0654), Revision 61, dated
March 2020, or later; CMM task 32–12–
12 (K0654), Revision 57, dated
September 2020, or later; or CMM task
32–12–22 (K0654), Revision 56, dated
March 2020, or later; as applicable.
Regarding the comment that the repair
of MLG sliding tubes using the CMMs
specified in EASA AD 2022–0204R1
was not included in paragraph (w)(1) of
the proposed AD, with the change to
paragraph (w)(1) of this AD described
previously, those repairs are included.
As specified in paragraph (w)(1) of this
AD repairs must have been done using
instructions approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
Request for Revise Format
United requested that the FAA revise
the format of the proposed AD. United
stated that the proposed AD restates the
requirements of previously issued FAA
ADs under paragraph (g) through (v) of
the proposed AD and adds new
requirements from paragraph (w)
through (cc) of the proposed AD. United
stated it found the restatements to be
unnecessary and that the proposed AD
could be simplified and made easier to
read. United recommended requiring
operators to comply with the
requirements of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–32–1441, Revision 2, dated
August 23, 2022, with the noted
exceptions of the compliance time.
The FAA acknowledges that this is a
complex AD; however, the FAA
disagrees with the request. In most
supersedures where there are retained
requirements, the FAA structures the
AD by including the retained ‘‘old’’
requirements in ‘‘Restatement’’
paragraphs and the ‘‘new’’ requirements
in the ‘‘New’’ paragraphs of the AD.
This allows operators that already
accomplished the ‘‘old’’ requirements of
an existing AD to show compliance with
the corresponding retained
requirements in the new AD without
having to show compliance with two
ADs. The FAA has not revised this AD
in this regard.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data, considered
the comments received, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD
as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on this product. Except for
minor editorial changes, and any other
changes described previously, this AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
None of the changes will increase the
economic burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 02,
dated August 23, 2022. This service
information specifies procedures for
inspections of the MLG sliding tubes for
cracking and corrective actions (which
includes replacing the MLG sliding
tubes).
The FAA also reviewed Safran
Service Bulletin 200–32–321, Revision
4, dated November 3, 2021; and Safran
Service Bulletin 201–32–68, Revision 4,
dated November 3, 2021. These
documents specify the part numbers
and serial numbers of the affected MLG
sliding tubes. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
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This AD also requires the following
service information, which the Director
of the Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of August
1, 2019 (84 FR 30579, June 27, 2019).
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–
1441, Revision 01, dated December 14,
2017.
• Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin
200–32–286, Revision 3, dated October
3, 2008.
• Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin
201–32–43, Revision 3, dated October 3,
2008.
• Safran Service Bulletin 200–32–
321, Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017.
• Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–68,
Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017.
This AD also requires Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32–1416, including
Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014,
which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of February 22, 2017 (82 FR
5362, January 18, 2017).
This AD also requires Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32A1273, Revision 02,
including Appendix 01, dated May 26,
2005, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of June 29, 2007 (72 FR
29241, May 25, 2007).
This AD also requires Airbus All
Operators Telex A320–32A1273,
Revision 01, dated May 6, 2004, which
the Director of the Federal Register
approved for incorporation by reference
as of June 23, 2004 (69 FR 31867, June
8, 2004).
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
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 1,525 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Retained actions from paragraph (g)
of AD 2019–12–07 (297 airplanes *).
Retained actions from paragraphs
(h) and (j) of AD 2019–12–07.
Retained actions from paragraphs
(o), (p), and (q) of AD 2019–12–
07.
8 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$680.
Up to $45,310 ....
Up to $45,990 ....
Up to $13,659,030.*
18 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,530.
13 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,105.
$0 .......................
$1,530 ................
$2,333,250.
Up to $3,920 ......
Up to $5,025 ......
Up to $7,663,125.
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Cost on U.S.
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS—Continued
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
New actions (in paragraphs (o), (p),
and (q) of this AD).
9 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$765.
Up to $3,920 ......
Up to $4,685 ......
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $7,144,625.
* Operators should note that, although all U.S.-registered airplanes are subject to the retained requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, there
are only 297 possible affected MLG sliding tubes in the worldwide fleet. The FAA has no way of knowing how many affected MLG sliding tubes,
if any, are installed in U.S.-registered airplanes.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these
on-condition actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ......................................................................................................................
$1,960
$2,555
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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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2019–12–07, Amendment 39–
19662 (84 FR 30579, June 27, 2019); and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2023–23–11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
22613; Docket No. FAA–2023–1645;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01296–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 23, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019–12–07,
Amendment 39–19662 (84 FR 30579, June
27, 2019) (AD 2019–12–07).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of
this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs).
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122
airplanes.
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
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(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that cracks were found in the main landing
gear (MLG) sliding tubes due to certain
manufacturing defects that might not be
identified using the current on-wing
scheduled inspections. In addition, since AD
2019–12–07 was issued, the FAA has
determined that additional MLG sliding
tubes are affected by the unsafe condition.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cracking in an MLG sliding tube, which
could lead to failure of an MLG sliding tube
resulting in MLG collapse, damage to the
airplane, and injury to passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Replacement, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2019–12–07, with no
changes. Within 41 months after June 29,
2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–11–11,
Amendment 39–15068 (72 FR 29241, May 25,
2007) (AD 2007–11–11)), replace all MLG
shock absorbers equipped with MLG sliding
tubes having serial numbers listed in Airbus
All Operators Telex (AOT) A320–32A1273,
Revision 01, dated May 6, 2004; or the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32A1273, Revision 02,
including Appendix 01, dated May 26, 2005;
with new or serviceable MLG shock
absorbers equipped with MLG sliding tubes
having serial numbers not listed in Airbus
AOT A320–32A1273, Revision 01, dated May
6, 2004; or the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32A1273,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
May-26, 2005; using a method approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport
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Standards Branch, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
As of June 29, 2007, only Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32A1273, Revision 02,
including Appendix 01, dated May 26, 2005,
may be used to determine the affected MLG
sliding tubes.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance on the
replacement specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD can be found in Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual
Chapter 32–11–13, page block 401.
(h) Retained MLG Sliding Tube Part Number
and Serial Number Identification, With No
Changes
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serial number of the MLG sliding tubes can
be conclusively determined from that review.
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2019–12–07, with no
changes. Within three months after February
22, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–01–
11, Amendment 39–18778 (82 FR 5362,
January 18, 2017) (AD 2017–01–11)): Do an
inspection to identify the part number and
serial number of the MLG sliding tubes
installed on the airplane. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the part number and
(i) Retained Identification of Airplanes, With
an Updated Reference
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2019–12–07, with an
updated reference. An airplane with an MSN
not listed in figure 1 to paragraph (i) of this
AD is not affected by the requirements of
paragraph (j) of this AD, provided it can be
determined that no MLG sliding tube having
a part number and serial number listed in
figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD has been
installed on that airplane since first flight of
the airplane.
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Serial Number
201160302
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201160302
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201371302
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201371302
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201371302
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201371302
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201371302
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201371302
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201371302
B202-4598
201371302
B165-4623
201371302
B244-4766
201371302
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201371302
B272-4813
201160302
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B041-4871
201371304
B045-4869
201371304
B00l-4781
201371304
B0Sl-4892
201371304
Bl 10-1952
201371304
B054-4891
201371304
B063-4921
201371304
B071-4911
201371304
B071-4917
201371304
B0S0-1933
201371304
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(j) Retained Inspections, With an Updated
Reference
This paragraph restates the inspections
required by paragraph (j) of AD 2019–12–07,
with an updated reference. For each MLG
sliding tube identified as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, having a part
number and serial number listed in figure 2
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Serial Number
201371304
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201371304
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201371304
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201371304
B129-1964
201371304
B227-2010
201371304
Bl 70-5031
201371304
B182-5047
201371304
B239-2053
201371304
201371304
B1401-2856
B1813-3142
201371304
Bl 16-5004
201522353
B0l 1-149
201522350
B014-25
201522350
B019-56
201522350
B019-57
201522350
B021-69
201522350
B022-60
201522353
B03-ll 1
201522353
B03-110
201522353
Bl12-317
201522353
Bl 74-351
201522353
Bl 79-392
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201383350
4393B
201383350
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201383350
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201383350
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to paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 3 months
after February 22, 2017 (the effective date of
AD 2017–01–11) inspect affected MLG axles
and brake flanges by doing a detailed visual
inspection of the chromium plates for
damage, and a Barkhausen noise inspection
of the MLG sliding tube axles for damage, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
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32–1416, including Appendix 01, dated
March 10, 2014. For Model A318 series
airplanes, use the procedures specified for
Model A319 series airplanes in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32–1416, including
Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014.
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(k) Retained Corrective Action for Paragraph
(j) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of 2019–12–07, with no
changes. If, during any inspection required
by paragraph (j) of this AD, any damage is
detected: Before further flight, replace the
MLG sliding tube with a serviceable MLG
sliding tube, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32–1416, including
Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014. For
Model A318 series airplanes, use the
procedures specified for Model A319 series
airplanes in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
32–1416, including Appendix 01, dated
March 10, 2014.
(l) Retained Definition for Serviceable MLG
Sliding Tube, With Updated References
This paragraph restates the definition for
serviceable MLG sliding tube specified in
paragraph (l) of AD 2019–12–07, with
updated references. For the purpose of
paragraph (k) of this AD, a serviceable MLG
sliding tube is defined as an MLG sliding
tube that meets the criterion in either
paragraph (l)(1) or (2) of this AD.
(1) An MLG sliding tube having a part
number and serial number not listed in figure
2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.
(2) An MLG sliding tube having a part
number and serial number listed in figure 2
to paragraph (i) of this AD that has passed
the inspections required by paragraph (j) of
this AD.
(m) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition,
With Updated References
This paragraph restates the parts
installation prohibition specified in
paragraph (m) of AD 2019–12–07, with
updated references.
(1) For airplanes that have an MLG sliding
tube installed that has a part number and
serial number listed in figure 2 to paragraph
(i) of this AD: After an airplane is returned
to service following accomplishment of the
actions required by paragraphs (h), (i), and (j)
of this AD, no person may install on any
airplane an MLG sliding tube having a part
number and serial number listed in figure 2
to paragraph (i) of this AD, unless that MLG
sliding tube has passed the inspection
required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes that, as of February 22,
2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–01–11),
do not have an MLG sliding tube installed
that has a part number and serial number
listed in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD:
No person may install, on any airplane, an
MLG sliding tube having a part number and
serial number listed in figure 2 to paragraph
(i) of this AD unless that MLG sliding tube
has passed the inspection required by
paragraph (j) of this AD.
(n) Retained Definitions, With New
Exception in Paragraph (n)(2) of This AD
This paragraph restates the definitions
specified in paragraph (n) of AD 2019–12–07,
with new exception in paragraph (n)(2) of
this AD. For the purpose of paragraphs (o),
(p), (q), (r), and (s) of this AD, the following
definitions apply.
(1) Affected MLG shock absorber: An MLG
shock absorber having a part number and
serial number as identified in Messier-Dowty
Service Bulletin 200–32–286, Revision 3,
dated October 3, 2008, for Model A318,
A319, and A320 series airplanes; and
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 201–32–43,
Revision 3, dated October 3, 2008, for Model
A321 series airplanes.
(2) Affected MLG sliding tube: An MLG
sliding tube having a part number and serial
number as identified in Appendix B of Safran
Service Bulletin 200–32–321, Revision 2,
dated October 3, 2017, for Model A318,
A319, and A320 series airplanes, or Safran
Service Bulletin 201–32–68, Revision 2,
dated October 3, 2017, for Model A321 series
airplanes; except parts identified in
paragraphs (n)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD and
those parts that, after the inspection specified
(n)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, have been repaired,
using instructions approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
Note 2 to the introductory text of
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD: The affected
MLG sliding tubes identified in paragraph
(n)(2) of this AD are referred to as affected
‘‘Batch 1’’ MLG sliding tubes in EASA AD
2022–0204R1, dated February 15, 2023;
corrected February 17, 2023.
(i) Parts that passed an inspection as
specified in Safran Service Bulletin 200–32–
321 or Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–68, as
applicable.
(ii) Parts that have passed an inspection as
specified in Safran component maintenance
manual (CMM) task 32–11–33 (K0654),
Revision 71, dated September 2020, or later;
CMM task 32–12–25 (K0654), Revision 61,
dated March 2020, or later; CMM task 32–12–
12 (K0654), Revision 57, dated September
2020, or later; or CMM task 32–12–22
(K0654), Revision 56, dated March 2020, or
later; as applicable.
(3) Serviceable MLG sliding tube: An MLG
sliding tube that is not affected, or an affected
MLG sliding tube, that has not exceeded
10,000 flight cycles since first installation on
an airplane, or an affected MLG sliding tube
that, within the last 5,000 flight cycles before
installation on an airplane, passed an
inspection specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32–1441.
(o) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With
New Service Information and Extended
Inspection Interval
This paragraph restates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (o) of AD
2019–12–07, with new service information
and extended inspection interval. At the
compliance time specified in figure 3 to
paragraph (o) of this AD, and thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles:
Do a detailed inspection of each affected
MLG sliding tube, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 01,
dated December 14, 2017; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 02, dated
August 23, 2022. As of the effective date of
this AD, only use Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–32–1441, Revision 02, dated August
23, 2022, for the actions required by this
paragraph.
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Note 3 to paragraph (o): If no reliable data
regarding the number of flight cycles
accumulated by the MLG sliding tube are
available, operators may refer to the guidance
specified in Chapter 5.2, ‘‘Traceability,’’ of
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Initial Compliance Time for MLG Sliding Tube Inspection
(whichever occurs later, AB, or C)
Prior to exceeding 10,000 flight cycles since first installation of an affected
MLG sliding tube on an airplane.
Before exceeding 10,000 flight cycles since last MLG sliding tube overhaul.
Within 5,000 flight cycles or 25 months, whichever occurs first after
August 1, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-12-07).
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2019–12–07 for certain inspections required
by paragraph (o) of this AD, with new service
information. For airplanes on which any
inspection required by paragraph (o) of this
AD has been done before the effective date
of this AD, comply with paragraph (p)(1) or
(2) of this AD, as applicable. For airplanes on
which any inspection required by paragraph
(o) of this AD has been done on or after the
effective date of this AD, comply with
paragraph (y)(1) or (3) of this AD, as
applicable.
(1) If any crack is detected on an MLG
sliding tube, before further flight, replace that
MLG sliding tube with a serviceable MLG
sliding tube, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 01,
dated December 14, 2017; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 02, dated
August 23, 2022.
(2) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane
with an MLG having a serviceable MLG
sliding tube installed is an acceptable
method to comply with the requirements of
paragraph (p)(1) of this AD for that airplane.
paragraph (r)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) For an airplane with an affected MLG
sliding tube installed as of August 1, 2019
(the effective date of AD 2019–12–07): After
replacement of each affected MLG sliding
tube as required by paragraph (q) of this AD.
(ii) For an airplane that does not have an
affected MLG sliding tube installed as of
August 1, 2019 (the effective date of AD
2019–12–07): As of August 1, 2019.
(q) Retained Part Replacement, With New
Reference to New Parts Installation
Limitation
This paragraph restates the parts
replacement required by paragraph (q) of AD
2019–12–07, with new reference to new parts
installation limitation.
(1) Within 10 years after August 1, 2019
(the effective date of AD 2019–12–07),
replace each affected MLG sliding tube with
an MLG sliding tube that is not affected.
Installation of an MLG sliding tube that is not
affected on an airplane constitutes
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (o) of this
AD for that airplane. As of the effective date
of this AD, operators also must comply with
the parts installation limitation specified in
paragraph (aa) of this AD.
(2) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane
with an MLG that does not have an affected
MLG sliding tube installed is an acceptable
method to comply with the requirements of
paragraph (q)(1) of this AD for that airplane.
As of the effective date of this AD, operators
also must comply with the parts installation
limitation specified in paragraph (aa) of this
AD.
(t) Retained Credit for Previous Actions,
With No Changes
(r) Retained Parts Installation Limitation,
With a New Exception to Paragraph (r)(1) of
This AD
This paragraph restates the parts
installation limitation specified in paragraph
(r) of AD 2019–12–07, with a new exception
to paragraph (r)(1) of this AD.
(1) As of August 1, 2019 (the effective date
of AD 2019–12–07) and before the effective
date of this AD, no person may install on any
airplane an affected MLG shock absorber
assembly containing a discrepant MLG
sliding tube part number. As of the effective
date of this AD, comply with the parts
installation limitation specified in paragraph
(aa)(1) of this AD.
(2) Do not install an affected MLG sliding
tube on any airplane as specified in
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(s) Retained Identification of Airplanes Not
Affected by Certain Requirements of This
AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the airplanes not
affected provision specified in paragraph (s)
of AD 2019–12–07, with no changes. An
airplane on which Airbus Modification
161202 or Modification 161346 has been
installed in production is not affected by the
requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), (j), (o),
and (q) of this AD, provided it has been
verified that no affected MLG sliding tube is
installed on that airplane.
This paragraph restates the credit for
previous actions specified in paragraph (t) of
AD 2019–12–07, with no changes.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before June
29, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–11–
11), using Airbus AOT A320–32A1273,
Revision 01, dated May 6, 2004. This
document was incorporated by reference in
AD 2004–11–13, Amendment 39–13659 (69
FR 31867, June 8, 2004).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
initial inspection and applicable corrective
actions required by paragraphs (o) and (p) of
this AD if those actions were performed
before August 1, 2019 (the effective date of
AD 2019–12–07), using the Accomplishment
Instructions in Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–32–1441, dated December 28, 2016.
(u) Retained Service Information Exception,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the service
information exception specified in paragraph
(u) of AD 2019–12–07, with no changes. The
service information specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD has instructions to send any
cracked part to Messier-Dowty. This AD does
not include such a requirement.
(v) Retained No Reporting Requirement,
With New Service Information
This paragraph restates the no reporting
requirement provision specified in paragraph
(v) of AD 2019–12–07, with new service
information. Although Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 01, dated
December 14, 2017; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 02, dated
August 23, 2022; specify to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, and specify
that action as ‘‘RC’’ (required for
compliance), this AD does not include that
requirement.
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(w) New Definitions for New Requirements
of This AD
For the purpose of paragraphs (x), (y), (z),
(aa), and (bb) of this AD, the following
definitions apply.
(1) Affected MLG sliding tube: An MLG
sliding tube having a part number identified
in Safran Service Bulletin 200–32–321,
Revision 4, dated November 3, 2021, for
Model A318, A319, and A320 series
airplanes, or Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–
68, Revision 4, dated November 3, 2021, for
Model A321 series airplanes; except those
having a serial number identified in
Appendix B of Safran Service Bulletin 200–
32–321, Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017,
for Model A318, A319, and A320 series
airplanes, or Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–
68, Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017, for
Model A321 series airplanes; and except
parts identified in paragraphs (w)(1)(i) and
(ii) of this AD and those parts that, after the
inspection specified (w)(1)(i) or (ii) of this
AD, have been repaired, using instructions
approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA;
or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
Note 4 to the introductory text of
paragraph (w)(1) of this AD: The affected
MLG sliding tubes identified in paragraph
(w)(1) of this AD are referred to as affected
‘‘Batch 2’’ MLG sliding tubes in EASA AD
2022–0204R1, dated February 15, 2023;
corrected February 17, 2023.
(i) Parts that passed an inspection as
specified in Safran Service Bulletin 200–32–
321 or Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–68, as
applicable
(ii) Parts that have passed an inspection as
specified in Safran CMM task 32–11–33
(K0654), Revision 71, dated September 2020,
or later; CMM task 32–12–25 (K0654),
Revision 61, dated March 2020, or later;
CMM task 32–12–12 (K0654), Revision 57,
dated September 2020, or later; or CMM task
32–12–22 (K0654), Revision 56, dated March
2020, or later; as applicable.
(2) Serviceable MLG sliding tube: Any
MLG sliding tube other than those identified
in paragraphs (w)(2)(i) thru (iii) of this AD.
(i) Any MLG sliding tube having a part
number and serial number listed in figure 2
to paragraph (i) of this AD.
(ii) Any affected MLG sliding tube
identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.
(iii) Any affected MLG sliding tube
identified in paragraph (w)(1) of this AD.
(x) New Inspections for Additional Affected
MLG Sliding Tubes
At the compliance time specified in figure
4 to paragraph (x) of this AD, and thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles:
Do a detailed inspection of each affected
MLG sliding tube, as defined in paragraph
(w)(1) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32–1441, Revision 02,
dated August 23, 2022.
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Note 5 to paragraph (x): If no reliable data
regarding the number of flight cycles
accumulated by the MLG sliding tube are
available, operators may refer to the guidance
specified in Chapter 5.2, ‘‘Traceability,’’ of
Section 1, of Part 1 of the Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations
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(y) New Corrective Actions
(1) For airplanes on which any inspection
required by paragraph (o) of this AD has been
done on or after the effective date of this AD:
If any crack is detected on an MLG sliding
tube, before further flight, replace that MLG
sliding tube with a serviceable MLG sliding
tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(2) of this
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
32–1441, Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022.
(2) If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (x) of this AD, any crack is
detected on an MLG sliding tube: Before
further flight, replace that MLG sliding tube
with a serviceable MLG sliding tube, as
defined in paragraph (w)(2) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
32–1441, Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022.
(3) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane
with an MLG having a serviceable MLG
sliding tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(2)
of this AD, installed is an acceptable method
to comply with the requirements of
paragraph (y)(1) or (2) of this AD for that
airplane.
(z) New Replacement for Additional Affected
Parts
(1) Within 10 years after the effective date
of this AD, replace each affected MLG sliding
tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(1) of this
AD, with a serviceable MLG sliding tube, as
defined in paragraph (w)(2) of this AD.
Replacement on an airplane of all affected
MLG sliding tubes with serviceable MLG
sliding tubes constitutes terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (x) of this AD for that airplane.
(2) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane
with an MLG that has a serviceable MLG
sliding tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(2)
of this AD, installed is an acceptable method
to comply with the requirement of paragraph
(z)(1) of this AD for that airplane.
(aa) New Parts Installation Limitation
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane an MLG
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shock absorber assembly that contains any
MLG sliding tube identified in paragraphs
(aa)(i) through (iii) of this AD.
(i) Any MLG sliding tube having a part
number and serial number listed in figure 2
to paragraph (i) of this AD.
(ii) Any affected MLG sliding tube
identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.
(iii) Any affected MLG sliding tube
identified in paragraph (w)(1) of this AD.
(2) Do not install an affected MLG sliding
tube identified in paragraph (w)(1) of this AD
on any airplane as specified in paragraph
(aa)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) For an airplane with an affected MLG
sliding tube installed as of the effective date
of this AD: After replacement of each affected
MLG sliding tube as required by paragraph
(z) of this AD.
(ii) For an airplane that does not have an
affected MLG sliding tube installed as of the
effective date of this AD: As of the effective
date of this AD.
(bb) New Identification of Airplanes Not
Affected by Certain Requirements of This AD
An airplane on which Airbus Modification
161202 or Modification 161346 has been
installed in production is not affected by the
requirements for affected MLG sliding tubes
in paragraph (x) of this AD and the
requirement of paragraph (z) of this AD,
provided it has been verified that no affected
MLG sliding tube, as defined in paragraph
(w)(2) of this AD, is installed on that
airplane.
(cc) No Reporting Requirement for New
Actions
Although Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
32–1441, Revision 01, dated December 14,
2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–
1441, Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022;
specify to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, and specify that action as
‘‘RC’’ (required for compliance), this AD does
not include that requirement.
(dd) Additional AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Validation 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
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the International Validation
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Branch, mail it to the address identified in
paragraph (ee)(2) of this AD or email to: 9AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. If mailing
information, also submit information by
email.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2019–12–07
are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or the European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus
SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraphs (u), (v), and (dd)(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.
(ee) Additional Information
(1) Refer to EASA AD 2022–0204R1, dated
February 15, 2023; corrected February 17,
2023; for related information. This EASA AD
may be found in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2023–1645.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231–
3667; email: Timothy.P.Dowling@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (ff)(8) and (10) of this AD.
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Initial Compliance Time for MLG Sliding Tube Inspection
(whichever occurs later, AB, or C)
Prior to exceeding 10,000 flight cycles since first installation of an affected
MLG sliding tube on an airplane.
Before exceeding 10,000 flight cycles since last MLG sliding tube overhaul.
For affected MLG sliding tubes: Within 2,000 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD.
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(ff) 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 23, 2024.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1441,
Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022.
(ii) Safran Service Bulletin 200–32–321,
Revision 4, dated November 3, 2021.
(iii) Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–68,
Revision 4, dated November 3, 2021.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on August 1, 2019 (84 FR
30579, June 27, 2019).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1441,
Revision 01, dated December 14, 2017.
(ii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 200–
32–286, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2008.
(iii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 201–
32–43, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2008.
(iv) Safran Service Bulletin 200–32–321,
Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017.
(v) Safran Service Bulletin 201–32–68,
Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017.
(5) The following service information was
approved for IBR on February 22, 2017 (82
FR 5362, January 18, 2017).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1416,
including Appendix 01, dated March 10,
2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 29, 2007 (72 FR
29241, May 25, 2007).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32A1273,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
May 26, 2005.
(ii) [Reserved]
(7) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 23, 2004 (69 FR
31867, June 8, 2004).
(i) Airbus All Operators Telex A320–
32A1273, Revision 01, dated May 6, 2004.
(ii) [Reserved]
(8) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-Point
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; website airbus.com.
(9) For Safran and Messier-Dowty service
information identified in this AD, contact
Safran Landing Systems, One Carbon Way,
Walton, KY 41094; telephone (859) 525–
8583; fax (859) 485–8827; internet
www.safran-landing-systems.com.
(10) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195.
(11) You may view this material at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov.
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Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31521; Amdt. No. 4091]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
This rule establishes, amends,
suspends, or removes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPS) and associated Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle Departure
procedures (ODPs) for operations at
certain airports. These regulatory
actions are needed because of the
adoption of new or revised criteria, or
because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the
commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or
changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide safe
and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
DATES: This rule is effective December
19, 2023. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of December
19, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
SUMMARY:
For Examination
1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Ops–M30, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical
Information Services, 6500 South
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MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, visit
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@
nara.gov.
Availability
All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are available online free of charge.
Visit the National Flight Data Center at
nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally,
individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP copies may be obtained from
the FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
PO 00000
87665
Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, Flight
Technologies and Procedures Division,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration. Mailing
Address: FAA Mike Monroney
Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures
and Airspace Group, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., STB Annex, Bldg. 26,
Room 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73099.
Telephone (405) 954–1139.
This rule
amends 14 CFR part 97 by establishing,
amending, suspending, or removes
SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or
ODPS. The complete regulatory
description of each SIAP and its
associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP
for an identified airport is listed on FAA
form documents which are incorporated
by reference in this amendment under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
CFR 97.20. The applicable FAA Forms
8260–3, 8260–4, 8260–5, 8260–15A,
8260–15B, when required by an entry
on 8260–15A, and 8260–15C.
The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, their complex
nature, and the need for a special format
make publication in the Federal
Register expensive and impractical.
Further, pilots do not use the regulatory
text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or
ODPs, but instead refer to their graphic
depiction on charts printed by
publishers or aeronautical materials.
Thus, the advantages of incorporation
by reference are realized and
publication of the complete description
of each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and
ODP listed on FAA form documents is
unnecessary. This amendment provides
the affected CFR sections and specifies
the types of SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums
and ODPs with their applicable effective
dates. This amendment also identifies
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1645; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01296-T;
Amendment 39-22613; AD 2023-23-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-12-
07, which applied to all Airbus SAS 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, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and
-232 airplanes. AD 2019-12-07 required replacement of both main landing
gear (MLG) shock absorbers, an identification of affected MLG sliding
tubes; inspection of affected chromium plates and sliding tube axles
for damage; and replacement of the sliding tube if necessary. AD 2019-
12-07 also required repetitive inspections of affected MLG sliding
tubes for cracking, replacement of cracked MLG sliding tubes, and
eventual replacement of each affected MLG sliding tube. This AD
continues to require the actions specified in AD 2019-12-07 and
requires repetitive inspections of additional MLG sliding tubes,
replacement if necessary, and eventual replacement of the additional
MLG sliding tubes. This AD also extends the repetitive inspection
interval. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts
under certain conditions. This AD was prompted by the FAA's
determination that additional MLG sliding tubes are affected by the
unsafe condition and
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that the repetitive inspection interval may be extended. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 23, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 23,
2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August
1, 2019 (84 FR 30579, June 27, 2019).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
February 22, 2017 (82 FR 5362, January 18, 2017).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June
29, 2007 (72 FR 29241, May 25, 2007).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June
23, 2004 (69 FR 31867, June 8, 2004).
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1645; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For Airbus service information identified in this final
rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email airbus.com">account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
website airbus.com.
For Safran and Messier-Dowty service information
identified in this final rule, contact Safran Landing Systems, One
Carbon Way, Walton, KY 41094; telephone 859-525-8583; fax 859-485-8827;
website www.safran-landing-systems.com.
You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1645.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
phone: 206-231-3667; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-12-07, Amendment 39-19662 (84 FR
30579, June 27, 2019) (AD 2019-12-07). AD 2019-12-07 applied to all
Airbus SAS 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, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model
A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD
2019-12-07 required replacement of both MLG shock absorbers, an
identification of the part number and serial number of the MLG sliding
tubes, inspection of affected chromium plates and sliding tube axles
for damage, and replacement of the sliding tube if necessary. AD 2019-
12-07 also required repetitive inspections of affected MLG sliding
tubes for cracking, replacement of cracked MLG sliding tubes, and
eventual replacement of each affected MLG sliding tube. The FAA issued
AD 2019-12-07 to address cracking in an MLG sliding tube, which could
lead to failure of an MLG sliding tube resulting in MLG collapse,
damage to the airplane, and injury to passengers.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2023 (88 FR
50067). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0204R1, dated February 15,
2023; corrected February 17, 2023, issued by The European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the
Member States of the European Union (EASA AD 2022-0204R1) (also
referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that since EASA AD 2018-0135,
dated June 26, 2018, was issued (which corresponds to FAA AD 2019-12-
07), two additional cases have been reported of cracking at the same
location of MLG sliding tubes not affected by the inspection
requirements and that service information was issued to include
additional actions for the newly affected MLG sliding tubes. In
addition, further investigation determined the repetitive inspection
interval may be extended from 5,000 flight cycles to 10,000 flight
cycles.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions
specified in AD 2019-12-07 and proposed to require repetitive
inspections of additional MLG sliding tubes, replacement if necessary,
and eventual replacement of the additional MLG sliding tubes. In the
NPRM, the FAA also proposed to extend the repetitive inspection
interval and to prohibit the installation of affected parts under
certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1645.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from four commenters, including American
Airlines, SIAEC, United Airlines (United), and Delta Air Lines (Delta).
The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to each comment.
Request To Allow Parts Inspected Using Component Maintenance Manuals
(CMMs)
American Airlines, SIAEC, United, and Delta requested that the
proposed AD be revised to identify MLG sliding tubes that were
inspected using certain CMMs identified in EASA AD 2022-0204R1 as
acceptable parts. American Airlines requested that paragraph (w)(1) of
the proposed AD be revised to include CMM references that include
inspections as acceptable actions for the on-wing inspections. Delta
requested that both paragraph (n)(2) and (w)(1) of the proposed AD be
revised to include parts that have passed inspection using the CMMs.
American Airlines and SIAEC stated that paragraph (w)(1) of the
proposed AD does not include as serviceable parts MLG sliding tubes
that have been inspected and repaired using the CMMs specified in EASA
AD 2022-0204R1.
United requested the FAA definition of serviceable parts be revised
to include those that were overhauled per the CMMs identified in EASA
AD 2022-0204R1 and the Safran service information identified in EASA AD
2022-0204R1.
The FAA agrees to revise paragraphs (n)(2) and (w)(1) of this AD,
which include definitions of affected parts with exceptions. This
change addresses United's request to revise the definition of
serviceable parts specified in paragraph (w)(2) of this AD. The FAA has
revised the exception language in
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paragraphs (n)(2) and (w)(1) of this AD to include parts that have
passed an inspection specified in Safran CMM task 32-11-33 (K0654),
Revision 71, dated September 2020, or later; CMM task 32-12-25 (K0654),
Revision 61, dated March 2020, or later; CMM task 32-12-12 (K0654),
Revision 57, dated September 2020, or later; or CMM task 32-12-22
(K0654), Revision 56, dated March 2020, or later; as applicable.
Regarding the comment that the repair of MLG sliding tubes using
the CMMs specified in EASA AD 2022-0204R1 was not included in paragraph
(w)(1) of the proposed AD, with the change to paragraph (w)(1) of this
AD described previously, those repairs are included. As specified in
paragraph (w)(1) of this AD repairs must have been done using
instructions approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
Request for Revise Format
United requested that the FAA revise the format of the proposed AD.
United stated that the proposed AD restates the requirements of
previously issued FAA ADs under paragraph (g) through (v) of the
proposed AD and adds new requirements from paragraph (w) through (cc)
of the proposed AD. United stated it found the restatements to be
unnecessary and that the proposed AD could be simplified and made
easier to read. United recommended requiring operators to comply with
the requirements of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 2,
dated August 23, 2022, with the noted exceptions of the compliance
time.
The FAA acknowledges that this is a complex AD; however, the FAA
disagrees with the request. In most supersedures where there are
retained requirements, the FAA structures the AD by including the
retained ``old'' requirements in ``Restatement'' paragraphs and the
``new'' requirements in the ``New'' paragraphs of the AD. This allows
operators that already accomplished the ``old'' requirements of an
existing AD to show compliance with the corresponding retained
requirements in the new AD without having to show compliance with two
ADs. The FAA has not revised this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the
comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting
this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on this product. Except for minor editorial
changes, and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted
as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic
burden on any operator.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 02,
dated August 23, 2022. This service information specifies procedures
for inspections of the MLG sliding tubes for cracking and corrective
actions (which includes replacing the MLG sliding tubes).
The FAA also reviewed Safran Service Bulletin 200-32-321, Revision
4, dated November 3, 2021; and Safran Service Bulletin 201-32-68,
Revision 4, dated November 3, 2021. These documents specify the part
numbers and serial numbers of the affected MLG sliding tubes. These
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
This AD also requires the following service information, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of August 1, 2019 (84 FR 30579, June 27, 2019).
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 01, dated
December 14, 2017.
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-286, Revision 3,
dated October 3, 2008.
Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 201-32-43, Revision 3,
dated October 3, 2008.
Safran Service Bulletin 200-32-321, Revision 2, dated
October 3, 2017.
Safran Service Bulletin 201-32-68, Revision 2, dated
October 3, 2017.
This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1416,
including Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of February
22, 2017 (82 FR 5362, January 18, 2017).
This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32A1273,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated May 26, 2005, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of June 29, 2007 (72 FR 29241, May 25, 2007).
This AD also requires Airbus All Operators Telex A320-32A1273,
Revision 01, dated May 6, 2004, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of June 23, 2004
(69 FR 31867, June 8, 2004).
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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,525 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Retained actions from paragraph 8 work-hours x $85 Up to $45,310..... Up to $45,990..... Up to
(g) of AD 2019-12-07 (297 per hour = $680. $13,659,030.*
airplanes *).
Retained actions from paragraphs 18 work-hours x $0................ $1,530............ $2,333,250.
(h) and (j) of AD 2019-12-07. $85 per hour =
$1,530.
Retained actions from paragraphs 13 work-hours x Up to $3,920...... Up to $5,025...... Up to $7,663,125.
(o), (p), and (q) of AD 2019-12- $85 per hour =
07. $1,105.
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New actions (in paragraphs (o), 9 work-hours x $85 Up to $3,920...... Up to $4,685...... Up to $7,144,625.
(p), and (q) of this AD). per hour = $765.
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* Operators should note that, although all U.S.-registered airplanes are subject to the retained requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, there are only 297 possible affected MLG sliding tubes in the worldwide fleet. The
FAA has no way of knowing how many affected MLG sliding tubes, if any, are installed in U.S.-registered
airplanes.
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $595.... $1,960 $2,555
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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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The 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:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-12-07, Amendment 39-19662
(84 FR 30579, June 27, 2019); and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:
2023-23-11 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-22613; Docket No. FAA-2023-1645;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01296-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 23, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-12-07, Amendment 39-19662 (84 FR 30579,
June 27, 2019) (AD 2019-12-07).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs).
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that cracks were found
in the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes due to certain
manufacturing defects that might not be identified using the current
on-wing scheduled inspections. In addition, since AD 2019-12-07 was
issued, the FAA has determined that additional MLG sliding tubes are
affected by the unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address cracking in an MLG sliding tube, which could lead to failure
of an MLG sliding tube resulting in MLG collapse, damage to the
airplane, and injury to passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Replacement, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2019-12-07, with no changes. Within 41 months after June 29, 2007
(the effective date of AD 2007-11-11, Amendment 39-15068 (72 FR
29241, May 25, 2007) (AD 2007-11-11)), replace all MLG shock
absorbers equipped with MLG sliding tubes having serial numbers
listed in Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A320-32A1273, Revision
01, dated May 6, 2004; or the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-32A1273, Revision 02, including Appendix 01,
dated May 26, 2005; with new or serviceable MLG shock absorbers
equipped with MLG sliding tubes having serial numbers not listed in
Airbus AOT A320-32A1273, Revision 01, dated May 6, 2004; or the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32A1273,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated May-26, 2005; using a
method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport
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Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. As of June 29, 2007, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
32A1273, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated May 26, 2005, may
be used to determine the affected MLG sliding tubes.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance on the replacement specified
in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 32-11-13, page block 401.
(h) Retained MLG Sliding Tube Part Number and Serial Number
Identification, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2019-12-07, with no changes. Within three months after February 22,
2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-01-11, Amendment 39-18778 (82 FR
5362, January 18, 2017) (AD 2017-01-11)): Do an inspection to
identify the part number and serial number of the MLG sliding tubes
installed on the airplane. A review of airplane maintenance records
is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and
serial number of the MLG sliding tubes can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(i) Retained Identification of Airplanes, With an Updated Reference
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2019-12-07, with an updated reference. An airplane with an MSN not
listed in figure 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD is not affected by
the requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD, provided it can be
determined that no MLG sliding tube having a part number and serial
number listed in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD has been
installed on that airplane since first flight of the airplane.
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(j) Retained Inspections, With an Updated Reference
This paragraph restates the inspections required by paragraph
(j) of AD 2019-12-07, with an updated reference. For each MLG
sliding tube identified as required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
having a part number and serial number listed in figure 2 to
paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 3 months after February 22, 2017
(the effective date of AD 2017-01-11) inspect affected MLG axles and
brake flanges by doing a detailed visual inspection of the chromium
plates for damage, and a Barkhausen noise inspection of the MLG
sliding tube axles for damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1416, including
Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014. For Model A318 series airplanes,
use the procedures specified for Model A319 series airplanes in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1416, including Appendix 01, dated
March 10, 2014.
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(k) Retained Corrective Action for Paragraph (j) of This AD, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of
2019-12-07, with no changes. If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (j) of this AD, any damage is detected: Before further
flight, replace the MLG sliding tube with a serviceable MLG sliding
tube, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-32-1416, including Appendix 01, dated March
10, 2014. For Model A318 series airplanes, use the procedures
specified for Model A319 series airplanes in Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-32-1416, including Appendix 01, dated March 10, 2014.
(l) Retained Definition for Serviceable MLG Sliding Tube, With Updated
References
This paragraph restates the definition for serviceable MLG
sliding tube specified in paragraph (l) of AD 2019-12-07, with
updated references. For the purpose of paragraph (k) of this AD, a
serviceable MLG sliding tube is defined as an MLG sliding tube that
meets the criterion in either paragraph (l)(1) or (2) of this AD.
(1) An MLG sliding tube having a part number and serial number
not listed in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.
(2) An MLG sliding tube having a part number and serial number
listed in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD that has passed the
inspections required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(m) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, With Updated References
This paragraph restates the parts installation prohibition
specified in paragraph (m) of AD 2019-12-07, with updated
references.
(1) For airplanes that have an MLG sliding tube installed that
has a part number and serial number listed in figure 2 to paragraph
(i) of this AD: After an airplane is returned to service following
accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (h), (i), and
(j) of this AD, no person may install on any airplane an MLG sliding
tube having a part number and serial number listed in figure 2 to
paragraph (i) of this AD, unless that MLG sliding tube has passed
the inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes that, as of February 22, 2017 (the effective
date of AD 2017-01-11), do not have an MLG sliding tube installed
that has a part number and serial number listed in figure 2 to
paragraph (i) of this AD: No person may install, on any airplane, an
MLG sliding tube having a part number and serial number listed in
figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD unless that MLG sliding tube
has passed the inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(n) Retained Definitions, With New Exception in Paragraph (n)(2) of
This AD
This paragraph restates the definitions specified in paragraph
(n) of AD 2019-12-07, with new exception in paragraph (n)(2) of this
AD. For the purpose of paragraphs (o), (p), (q), (r), and (s) of
this AD, the following definitions apply.
(1) Affected MLG shock absorber: An MLG shock absorber having a
part number and serial number as identified in Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin 200-32-286, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2008, for Model
A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes; and Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin 201-32-43, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2008, for Model
A321 series airplanes.
(2) Affected MLG sliding tube: An MLG sliding tube having a part
number and serial number as identified in Appendix B of Safran
Service Bulletin 200-32-321, Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017, for
Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes, or Safran Service
Bulletin 201-32-68, Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017, for Model
A321 series airplanes; except parts identified in paragraphs
(n)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD and those parts that, after the
inspection specified (n)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, have been
repaired, using instructions approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
Note 2 to the introductory text of paragraph (n)(2) of this AD:
The affected MLG sliding tubes identified in paragraph (n)(2) of
this AD are referred to as affected ``Batch 1'' MLG sliding tubes in
EASA AD 2022-0204R1, dated February 15, 2023; corrected February 17,
2023.
(i) Parts that passed an inspection as specified in Safran
Service Bulletin 200-32-321 or Safran Service Bulletin 201-32-68, as
applicable.
(ii) Parts that have passed an inspection as specified in Safran
component maintenance manual (CMM) task 32-11-33 (K0654), Revision
71, dated September 2020, or later; CMM task 32-12-25 (K0654),
Revision 61, dated March 2020, or later; CMM task 32-12-12 (K0654),
Revision 57, dated September 2020, or later; or CMM task 32-12-22
(K0654), Revision 56, dated March 2020, or later; as applicable.
(3) Serviceable MLG sliding tube: An MLG sliding tube that is
not affected, or an affected MLG sliding tube, that has not exceeded
10,000 flight cycles since first installation on an airplane, or an
affected MLG sliding tube that, within the last 5,000 flight cycles
before installation on an airplane, passed an inspection specified
in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441.
(o) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With New Service Information and
Extended Inspection Interval
This paragraph restates the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (o) of AD 2019-12-07, with new service information and
extended inspection interval. At the compliance time specified in
figure 3 to paragraph (o) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles: Do a detailed inspection of each
affected MLG sliding tube, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 01,
dated December 14, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441,
Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022. As of the effective date of this
AD, only use Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 02,
dated August 23, 2022, for the actions required by this paragraph.
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Note 3 to paragraph (o): If no reliable data regarding the
number of flight cycles accumulated by the MLG sliding tube are
available, operators may refer to the guidance specified in Chapter
5.2, ``Traceability,'' of Section 1, of Part 1 of the Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section.
(p) Retained Corrective Actions for Certain Inspections Required by
Paragraph (o) of This AD, With New Service Information
This paragraph restates the corrective actions required by
paragraph (p) of AD
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2019-12-07 for certain inspections required by paragraph (o) of this
AD, with new service information. For airplanes on which any
inspection required by paragraph (o) of this AD has been done before
the effective date of this AD, comply with paragraph (p)(1) or (2)
of this AD, as applicable. For airplanes on which any inspection
required by paragraph (o) of this AD has been done on or after the
effective date of this AD, comply with paragraph (y)(1) or (3) of
this AD, as applicable.
(1) If any crack is detected on an MLG sliding tube, before
further flight, replace that MLG sliding tube with a serviceable MLG
sliding tube, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 01, dated December
14, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 02,
dated August 23, 2022.
(2) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane with an MLG having a
serviceable MLG sliding tube installed is an acceptable method to
comply with the requirements of paragraph (p)(1) of this AD for that
airplane.
(q) Retained Part Replacement, With New Reference to New Parts
Installation Limitation
This paragraph restates the parts replacement required by
paragraph (q) of AD 2019-12-07, with new reference to new parts
installation limitation.
(1) Within 10 years after August 1, 2019 (the effective date of
AD 2019-12-07), replace each affected MLG sliding tube with an MLG
sliding tube that is not affected. Installation of an MLG sliding
tube that is not affected on an airplane constitutes terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (o) of
this AD for that airplane. As of the effective date of this AD,
operators also must comply with the parts installation limitation
specified in paragraph (aa) of this AD.
(2) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane with an MLG that does
not have an affected MLG sliding tube installed is an acceptable
method to comply with the requirements of paragraph (q)(1) of this
AD for that airplane. As of the effective date of this AD, operators
also must comply with the parts installation limitation specified in
paragraph (aa) of this AD.
(r) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With a New Exception to
Paragraph (r)(1) of This AD
This paragraph restates the parts installation limitation
specified in paragraph (r) of AD 2019-12-07, with a new exception to
paragraph (r)(1) of this AD.
(1) As of August 1, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-12-07)
and before the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane an affected MLG shock absorber assembly containing a
discrepant MLG sliding tube part number. As of the effective date of
this AD, comply with the parts installation limitation specified in
paragraph (aa)(1) of this AD.
(2) Do not install an affected MLG sliding tube on any airplane
as specified in paragraph (r)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) For an airplane with an affected MLG sliding tube installed
as of August 1, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-12-07): After
replacement of each affected MLG sliding tube as required by
paragraph (q) of this AD.
(ii) For an airplane that does not have an affected MLG sliding
tube installed as of August 1, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-
12-07): As of August 1, 2019.
(s) Retained Identification of Airplanes Not Affected by Certain
Requirements of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the airplanes not affected provision
specified in paragraph (s) of AD 2019-12-07, with no changes. An
airplane on which Airbus Modification 161202 or Modification 161346
has been installed in production is not affected by the requirements
of paragraphs (g), (h), (j), (o), and (q) of this AD, provided it
has been verified that no affected MLG sliding tube is installed on
that airplane.
(t) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the credit for previous actions
specified in paragraph (t) of AD 2019-12-07, with no changes.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
June 29, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-11-11), using Airbus
AOT A320-32A1273, Revision 01, dated May 6, 2004. This document was
incorporated by reference in AD 2004-11-13, Amendment 39-13659 (69
FR 31867, June 8, 2004).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspection
and applicable corrective actions required by paragraphs (o) and (p)
of this AD if those actions were performed before August 1, 2019
(the effective date of AD 2019-12-07), using the Accomplishment
Instructions in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, dated December
28, 2016.
(u) Retained Service Information Exception, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the service information exception
specified in paragraph (u) of AD 2019-12-07, with no changes. The
service information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD has
instructions to send any cracked part to Messier-Dowty. This AD does
not include such a requirement.
(v) Retained No Reporting Requirement, With New Service Information
This paragraph restates the no reporting requirement provision
specified in paragraph (v) of AD 2019-12-07, with new service
information. Although Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision
01, dated December 14, 2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-
1441, Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022; specify to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, and specify that action as ``RC''
(required for compliance), this AD does not include that
requirement.
(w) New Definitions for New Requirements of This AD
For the purpose of paragraphs (x), (y), (z), (aa), and (bb) of
this AD, the following definitions apply.
(1) Affected MLG sliding tube: An MLG sliding tube having a part
number identified in Safran Service Bulletin 200-32-321, Revision 4,
dated November 3, 2021, for Model A318, A319, and A320 series
airplanes, or Safran Service Bulletin 201-32-68, Revision 4, dated
November 3, 2021, for Model A321 series airplanes; except those
having a serial number identified in Appendix B of Safran Service
Bulletin 200-32-321, Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017, for Model
A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes, or Safran Service Bulletin
201-32-68, Revision 2, dated October 3, 2017, for Model A321 series
airplanes; and except parts identified in paragraphs (w)(1)(i) and
(ii) of this AD and those parts that, after the inspection specified
(w)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD, have been repaired, using instructions
approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
Note 4 to the introductory text of paragraph (w)(1) of this AD:
The affected MLG sliding tubes identified in paragraph (w)(1) of
this AD are referred to as affected ``Batch 2'' MLG sliding tubes in
EASA AD 2022-0204R1, dated February 15, 2023; corrected February 17,
2023.
(i) Parts that passed an inspection as specified in Safran
Service Bulletin 200-32-321 or Safran Service Bulletin 201-32-68, as
applicable
(ii) Parts that have passed an inspection as specified in Safran
CMM task 32-11-33 (K0654), Revision 71, dated September 2020, or
later; CMM task 32-12-25 (K0654), Revision 61, dated March 2020, or
later; CMM task 32-12-12 (K0654), Revision 57, dated September 2020,
or later; or CMM task 32-12-22 (K0654), Revision 56, dated March
2020, or later; as applicable.
(2) Serviceable MLG sliding tube: Any MLG sliding tube other
than those identified in paragraphs (w)(2)(i) thru (iii) of this AD.
(i) Any MLG sliding tube having a part number and serial number
listed in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.
(ii) Any affected MLG sliding tube identified in paragraph
(n)(2) of this AD.
(iii) Any affected MLG sliding tube identified in paragraph
(w)(1) of this AD.
(x) New Inspections for Additional Affected MLG Sliding Tubes
At the compliance time specified in figure 4 to paragraph (x) of
this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight
cycles: Do a detailed inspection of each affected MLG sliding tube,
as defined in paragraph (w)(1) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441,
Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022.
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Note 5 to paragraph (x): If no reliable data regarding the
number of flight cycles accumulated by the MLG sliding tube are
available, operators may refer to the guidance specified in Chapter
5.2, ``Traceability,'' of Section 1, of Part 1 of the Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section.
(y) New Corrective Actions
(1) For airplanes on which any inspection required by paragraph
(o) of this AD has been done on or after the effective date of this
AD: If any crack is detected on an MLG sliding tube, before further
flight, replace that MLG sliding tube with a serviceable MLG sliding
tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(2) of this AD, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-
1441, Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022.
(2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (x) of this
AD, any crack is detected on an MLG sliding tube: Before further
flight, replace that MLG sliding tube with a serviceable MLG sliding
tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(2) of this AD, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-
1441, Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022.
(3) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane with an MLG having a
serviceable MLG sliding tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(2) of this
AD, installed is an acceptable method to comply with the
requirements of paragraph (y)(1) or (2) of this AD for that
airplane.
(z) New Replacement for Additional Affected Parts
(1) Within 10 years after the effective date of this AD, replace
each affected MLG sliding tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(1) of
this AD, with a serviceable MLG sliding tube, as defined in
paragraph (w)(2) of this AD. Replacement on an airplane of all
affected MLG sliding tubes with serviceable MLG sliding tubes
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections
required by paragraph (x) of this AD for that airplane.
(2) Replacement of an MLG on an airplane with an MLG that has a
serviceable MLG sliding tube, as defined in paragraph (w)(2) of this
AD, installed is an acceptable method to comply with the requirement
of paragraph (z)(1) of this AD for that airplane.
(aa) New Parts Installation Limitation
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
on any airplane an MLG shock absorber assembly that contains any MLG
sliding tube identified in paragraphs (aa)(i) through (iii) of this
AD.
(i) Any MLG sliding tube having a part number and serial number
listed in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.
(ii) Any affected MLG sliding tube identified in paragraph
(n)(2) of this AD.
(iii) Any affected MLG sliding tube identified in paragraph
(w)(1) of this AD.
(2) Do not install an affected MLG sliding tube identified in
paragraph (w)(1) of this AD on any airplane as specified in
paragraph (aa)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) For an airplane with an affected MLG sliding tube installed
as of the effective date of this AD: After replacement of each
affected MLG sliding tube as required by paragraph (z) of this AD.
(ii) For an airplane that does not have an affected MLG sliding
tube installed as of the effective date of this AD: As of the
effective date of this AD.
(bb) New Identification of Airplanes Not Affected by Certain
Requirements of This AD
An airplane on which Airbus Modification 161202 or Modification
161346 has been installed in production is not affected by the
requirements for affected MLG sliding tubes in paragraph (x) of this
AD and the requirement of paragraph (z) of this AD, provided it has
been verified that no affected MLG sliding tube, as defined in
paragraph (w)(2) of this AD, is installed on that airplane.
(cc) No Reporting Requirement for New Actions
Although Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 01,
dated December 14, 2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441,
Revision 02, dated August 23, 2022; specify to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, and specify that action as ``RC''
(required for compliance), this AD does not include that
requirement.
(dd) Additional AD Provisions
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (ee)(2) of this AD or email to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also submit information by
email.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2019-12-07 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus SAS'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 (u), (v), and (dd)(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.
(ee) Additional Information
(1) Refer to EASA AD 2022-0204R1, dated February 15, 2023;
corrected February 17, 2023; for related information. This EASA AD
may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA-2023-1645.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Timothy Dowling,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206-231-3667; email:
[email protected].
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (ff)(8) and (10) of this AD.
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(ff) 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 23, 2024.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 02, dated
August 23, 2022.
(ii) Safran Service Bulletin 200-32-321, Revision 4, dated
November 3, 2021.
(iii) Safran Service Bulletin 201-32-68, Revision 4, dated
November 3, 2021.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
August 1, 2019 (84 FR 30579, June 27, 2019).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1441, Revision 01, dated
December 14, 2017.
(ii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-286, Revision 3,
dated October 3, 2008.
(iii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 201-32-43, Revision 3,
dated October 3, 2008.
(iv) Safran Service Bulletin 200-32-321, Revision 2, dated
October 3, 2017.
(v) Safran Service Bulletin 201-32-68, Revision 2, dated October
3, 2017.
(5) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 22, 2017 (82 FR 5362, January 18, 2017).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1416, including Appendix 01,
dated March 10, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 29, 2007 (72 FR 29241, May 25, 2007).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32A1273, Revision 02, including
Appendix 01, dated May 26, 2005.
(ii) [Reserved]
(7) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 23, 2004 (69 FR 31867, June 8, 2004).
(i) Airbus All Operators Telex A320-32A1273, Revision 01, dated
May 6, 2004.
(ii) [Reserved]
(8) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93
36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email airbus.com">account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
website airbus.com.
(9) For Safran and Messier-Dowty service information identified
in this AD, contact Safran Landing Systems, One Carbon Way, Walton,
KY 41094; telephone (859) 525-8583; fax (859) 485-8827; internet
www.safran-landing-systems.com.
(10) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(11) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].
Issued on November 16, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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