Published 2015-08-03 · Federal Register document 2015-18564
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Publication summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, - 232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks that could be initiated at the waste water service panel area and the potable water service panel area. This AD requires modification of the potable water service panel and waste water service panel, including doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent any cracking at the waste water service panel area and the potable water service panel area, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2015-15-13
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2015-09-08
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective September 8, 2015.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus
Modification 160055 or Airbus Modification 160056 has been embodied
in production.
(1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks that could be
initiated at the waste water service panel area and the potable
water service panel area. We are issuing this AD to prevent any
cracking at the waste water service panel area and the potable water
service panel area, which could affect the structural integrity of
the airplane.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Modification
(g) Modification
(1) Within the compliance time specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), (g)(1)(iii), (g)(1)(iv), and (g)(1)(v) of
this AD, as applicable, modify the potable water service panel,
including doing all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 02, dated May 19,
2014, except where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision
02, dated May 19, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus, repair before
further flight using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions within the compliance time specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), (g)(1)(iii), (g)(1)(iv), and
(g)(1)(v) of this AD.
(i) For Model A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Within
48,500 flight cycles or 97,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(ii) For Model A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
46,000 flight cycles or 92,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(iii) For Model A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Within
54,200 flight cycles or 108,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(iv) For Model A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
36,000 flight cycles or 72,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(v) For Model A321 airplanes: Within 60,000 flight cycles or
120,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since the airplane's
first flight.
(2) Within the compliance time specified in paragraphs
(g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii), (g)(2)(iv), (g)(2)(v), and
(g)(2)(vi) of this AD, as applicable, modify the waste water service
panel, including doing all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 02,
dated May 19, 2014, except where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus,
repair before further flight using a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions within the compliance time
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii),
(g)(2)(iv), and (g)(2)(v) of this AD.
(i) For Airbus A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Within
44,400 flight cycles or 88,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(ii) For Airbus A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
43,600 flight cycles or 87,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(iii) For Airbus A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001, within
the compliance times specified in paragraph (g)(2)(iii)(A) or
(g)(2)(iii)(B) of this AD, whichever occurs later:
(A) Within 46,400 flight cycles or 92,800 flight hours,
whichever occurs first since the airplane's first flight.
(B) Within 2,300 flight cycles or 4,600 flight hours, whichever
occurs first since last accomplishment of Task No. 534126-01-3, of
the Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 2, ``Damage-Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items'' of the Airbus A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items, without exceeding 48,000 flight
cycles or 96,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since the
airplane's first flight.
(iv) For Airbus A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
39,200 flight cycles or 78,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(v) For Airbus A321 airplanes pre-modification 160021: Within
51,600 flight cycles or 103,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(vi) For Airbus A321 airplanes post-modification 160021: Within
51,200 flight cycles or 102,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
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Corrective Action
(h) Corrective Action
For Airbus A320 airplanes having pre-modification 160001, that
have exceeded 46,400 flight cycles or 92,800 flight hours, whichever
occurred first since the airplane's first flight: If any crack is
found during accomplishment of Task No. 534126-01-3, of the ALS Part
2, ``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items'' of the Airbus
A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, before further
flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA.
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Terminating Action for ALS Task
(i) Terminating Action for ALS Task
(1) Modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD, terminates the requirement for the task in the ALS Part
2, ``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items'' of the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items for that
airplane, as identified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii),
(i)(1)(iii), (i)(1)(iv), (i)(1)(v), and (i)(1)(vi) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) For Airbus A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task No.
534125-01-2.
(ii) For Airbus A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534125-01-5.
(iii) For Airbus A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task
No. 534125-01-3.
(iv) For Airbus A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534125-01-6.
(v) For Airbus A321 airplanes pre-modification 160021: Task No.
534125-01-4.
(vi) For Airbus A321 airplanes post-modification 160021: Task
No. 534125-01-7.
(2) Modification of an airplane as required by paragraphs (g)(2)
and (g)(3) of this AD, terminates the requirement for the task in
the ALS Part 2, ``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items''
of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items for
that airplane, as identified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii),
(i)(2)(iii), (i)(2)(iv), (i)(2)(v), and (i)(2)(vi) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) For Airbus A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task No.
534126-01-2.
(ii) For Airbus A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534126-01-5.
(iii) For Airbus A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task
No. 534126-01-3.
(iv) For Airbus A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534126-01-6.
(v) For Airbus A321 airplanes pre-modification 160021: Task No.
534126-01-4.
(vi) For Airbus A321 airplanes post-modification 160021: Task
No. 534126-01-7.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1272, dated January 10, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1272, Revision 01, dated August 6, 2013; which are not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1267, dated June 24, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267,
Revision 01, dated October 2, 2013; which are not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
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Related Information
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0081, dated March 31, 2014,
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-
2014-0652-0003.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 02, dated May
19, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 02, dated
May 19, 2014.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45857-45860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18564]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0652; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-076-AD;
Amendment 39-18223; AD 2015-15-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -
232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracks that could be initiated at the waste
water service panel area and the potable water service panel area. This
AD requires modification of the potable water service panel and waste
water service panel, including doing applicable related investigative
and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent any cracking
at the waste water service panel area and the potable water service
panel area, which could affect the structural integrity of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 8, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 8,
2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0652 or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus,
Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0652.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A319
series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 1, 2014 (79 FR 59160).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0081, dated March 31, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model
A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
During the full scale fatigue test on A320-200, it has been
noticed that, due to fatigue, cracks could be initiated at the waste
water service panel area and the potable water service panel area.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
Prompted by these findings, ALS [airworthiness limitations
section] Part 2 tasks have been introduced for the affected A320
family aeroplanes. Since those actions were taken, Airbus developed
production mod 160055 and mod 160056 to embody reinforcements (cold
working on certain rivet rows) of the potable water and waste water
service panels, and published associated Airbus Service Bulletin
(SB) A320-53-1272 (retrofit mod 153074) and SB A320-53-1267
(retrofit mod 153073) for in-service embodiment.
Following complementary Design Office studies, it appears that
the Sharklet installations on certain aeroplanes have a significant
impact on the aeroplane structure (particularly, A319 and A320 post-
mod 160001, and A321 post-mod 160021), leading to different
compliance times, depending on aeroplane configuration.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
reinforcement of the potable water and waste water service panels.
Accomplishment of these modifications cancels the need for the
related ALS Part 2 Tasks.
The modification includes doing applicable related investigative
and corrective actions. Related investigative actions include measuring
the diameter of a hole of a fastener and doing a rotating probe
inspection. Corrective actions include repairs. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0652-0003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79
FR 59160, October 1, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Include Latest Service Information
United Airlines (UAL) and Airbus requested that we revise the NPRM
(79 FR 59160, October 1, 2014) to include the latest service
information. UAL explained that Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267,
Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, has similar modification requirements
to those specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision
01, dated October 2, 2013, but also has updates including two new
airplane configurations, which update compliance times corresponding to
the times listed in paragraph (g)(2) of the NPRM. Airbus stated that
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014,
updates the effectivity and compliance times in the service
information.
We agree to include Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision
02, dated May 19, 2014, in this AD. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, was issued to provide updated
compliance times and effectivity. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267,
Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, does not add additional requirements
for AD compliance times.
Also, we have added Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision
01, dated October 2, 2013, to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD to offer
credit for the corresponding actions performed before the effective
date of this AD.
Request To Omit Paragraph (h) of the NPRM (79 FR 59160, October 1,
2014)
UAL requested that we revise the NPRM (79 FR 59160, October 1,
2014) to omit paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. UAL explained that Task
534126-01-3, of the Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 2,
``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items'' of the
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Airbus A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items is addressed
separately in other rulemaking, NPRM Docket No. FAA-2013-0692,
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-024-AD (78 FR 49213, August 13, 2013),
and that NPRM contains the instructions for the corrective actions in
paragraph (o)(2) of that NPRM. UAL concluded that paragraph (h) of the
NPRM (79 FR 59160, October 1, 2014), which specifies corrective actions
for Task 534126-01-3, might cause confusion. UAL also suggested that,
as an alternative to omitting paragraph (h) of NPRM (79 FR 59160,
October 1, 2014), paragraph (h) of the NPRM could be revised so that
the Task 534126-01-3 requirement refers to the other rulemaking, NPRM
Docket No. FAA-2013-0692, Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-024-AD (78 FR
49213, August 13, 2013), which has since been issued as AD 2014-23-15,
Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015). (AD 2014-23-15 has
since been superseded by AD 2015-05-02, Amendment 39-18112 (80 FR
15152, March 23, 2015)).
We disagree to omit or revise paragraph (h) of this AD. Paragraph
(h) of this AD is not a duplicated action. Paragraph (h) of this AD
specifies that for Airbus A320 airplanes having pre-modification
160001, that have exceeded 46,400 flight cycles or 92,800 flight hours,
whichever occurred first since the airplane's first flight, operators
must repair cracks found during accomplishment of Task 534126-01-3,
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval. This
specific condition and corrective action is not included in paragraph
(p)(2) of AD 2015-05-02, Amendment 39-18112 (80 FR 15152, March 23,
2015, which corresponds to paragraph (o)(2) of NPRM Docket No. FAA-
2013-0692, Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-024-AD (78 FR 49213, August
13, 2013). AD 2015-05-02, does not mandate corrective actions
associated with Task 534126-01-3, of the Airworthiness Limitation
Section (ALS) Part 2, ``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation
Items'' of the Airbus A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items,
but instead mandates incorporation of that task into operators'
maintenance or inspection programs. We have made no changes to this AD
in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 59160, October 1, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 59160, October 1, 2014).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision
02, dated May 19, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272,
Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014. The service information describes
procedures for a modification, which includes measuring the diameter of
a hole of a fastener and doing a rotating probe inspection, and repairs
if necessary. 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 of this
AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 25 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $420 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $2,165,795, or $2,545 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0652; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2015-15-13 Airbus: Amendment 39-18223. Docket No. FAA-2014-0652;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-076-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective September 8, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus
Modification 160055 or Airbus Modification 160056 has been embodied
in production.
(1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks that could be
initiated at the waste water service panel area and the potable
water service panel area. We are issuing this AD to prevent any
cracking at the waste water service panel area and the potable water
service panel area, which could affect the structural integrity of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification
(1) Within the compliance time specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), (g)(1)(iii), (g)(1)(iv), and (g)(1)(v) of
this AD, as applicable, modify the potable water service panel,
including doing all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 02, dated May 19,
2014, except where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision
02, dated May 19, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus, repair before
further flight using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions within the compliance time specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), (g)(1)(iii), (g)(1)(iv), and
(g)(1)(v) of this AD.
(i) For Model A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Within
48,500 flight cycles or 97,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(ii) For Model A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
46,000 flight cycles or 92,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(iii) For Model A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Within
54,200 flight cycles or 108,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(iv) For Model A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
36,000 flight cycles or 72,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(v) For Model A321 airplanes: Within 60,000 flight cycles or
120,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since the airplane's
first flight.
(2) Within the compliance time specified in paragraphs
(g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii), (g)(2)(iv), (g)(2)(v), and
(g)(2)(vi) of this AD, as applicable, modify the waste water service
panel, including doing all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 02,
dated May 19, 2014, except where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus,
repair before further flight using a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions within the compliance time
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iii),
(g)(2)(iv), and (g)(2)(v) of this AD.
(i) For Airbus A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Within
44,400 flight cycles or 88,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(ii) For Airbus A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
43,600 flight cycles or 87,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(iii) For Airbus A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001, within
the compliance times specified in paragraph (g)(2)(iii)(A) or
(g)(2)(iii)(B) of this AD, whichever occurs later:
(A) Within 46,400 flight cycles or 92,800 flight hours,
whichever occurs first since the airplane's first flight.
(B) Within 2,300 flight cycles or 4,600 flight hours, whichever
occurs first since last accomplishment of Task No. 534126-01-3, of
the Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 2, ``Damage-Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items'' of the Airbus A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items, without exceeding 48,000 flight
cycles or 96,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since the
airplane's first flight.
(iv) For Airbus A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Within
39,200 flight cycles or 78,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(v) For Airbus A321 airplanes pre-modification 160021: Within
51,600 flight cycles or 103,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(vi) For Airbus A321 airplanes post-modification 160021: Within
51,200 flight cycles or 102,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first
since the airplane's first flight.
(h) Corrective Action
For Airbus A320 airplanes having pre-modification 160001, that
have exceeded 46,400 flight cycles or 92,800 flight hours, whichever
occurred first since the airplane's first flight: If any crack is
found during accomplishment of Task No. 534126-01-3, of the ALS Part
2, ``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items'' of the Airbus
A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, before further
flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(i) Terminating Action for ALS Task
(1) Modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD, terminates the requirement for the task in the ALS Part
2, ``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items'' of the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items for that
airplane, as identified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii),
(i)(1)(iii), (i)(1)(iv), (i)(1)(v), and (i)(1)(vi) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) For Airbus A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task No.
534125-01-2.
(ii) For Airbus A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534125-01-5.
(iii) For Airbus A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task
No. 534125-01-3.
(iv) For Airbus A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534125-01-6.
(v) For Airbus A321 airplanes pre-modification 160021: Task No.
534125-01-4.
(vi) For Airbus A321 airplanes post-modification 160021: Task
No. 534125-01-7.
(2) Modification of an airplane as required by paragraphs (g)(2)
and (g)(3) of this AD, terminates the requirement for the task in
the ALS Part 2, ``Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items''
of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items for
that airplane, as identified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii),
(i)(2)(iii), (i)(2)(iv), (i)(2)(v), and (i)(2)(vi) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) For Airbus A319 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task No.
534126-01-2.
(ii) For Airbus A319 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534126-01-5.
(iii) For Airbus A320 airplanes pre-modification 160001: Task
No. 534126-01-3.
(iv) For Airbus A320 airplanes post-modification 160001: Task
No. 534126-01-6.
(v) For Airbus A321 airplanes pre-modification 160021: Task No.
534126-01-4.
(vi) For Airbus A321 airplanes post-modification 160021: Task
No. 534126-01-7.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1272, dated January 10, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1272, Revision 01, dated August 6, 2013; which are not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1267, dated June 24, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267,
Revision 01, dated October 2, 2013; which are not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0081, dated March 31, 2014,
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-
2014-0652-0003.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 02, dated May
19, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 02, dated
May 19, 2014.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 22, 2015.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager,Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-18564 Filed 7-31-15; 8:45 am]
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