Published 2017-02-27 · Federal Register document 2017-03267
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Publication summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212 and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a production quality deficiency on the inner retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the retainer. This AD requires an inspection for, and replacement of, all non-conforming aft engine mount retainers. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2017-04-10
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2017-04-03
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 3, 2017.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a production quality
deficiency on the inner retainer installed on link assemblies of the
aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the retainer. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct non-conforming retainers
of the aft engine mount. This condition could result in loss of the
locking feature of the nuts of the inner and outer pins; loss of the
pins will result in the aft mount engine link no longer being
secured to the aft engine mount, possibly resulting in damage to 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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Inspection and Replacement
(g) Inspection and Replacement
Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection to determine if any non-compliant aft engine mount inner
retainer is installed; and within 2 months after the effective date
of this AD, replace each part that meets any of the criteria
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. Do the
inspection in accordance with the service information specified in
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Do the replacement in accordance with
the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or
(h)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of the inspection required by this paragraph, if
it can be conclusively determined that there are no non-compliant
aft engine mount inner retainers installed on the airplane.
(1) An aft engine mount inner retainer from an aft engine mount
having a serial number listed in table 1 of Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(2) An aft engine mount inner retainer installed on an airplane
between the first flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015 (whichever
occurs later), and the effective date of this AD, and that can be
identified by a purchase order (PO) listed in table 2 of Airbus AOT
A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(3) An aft engine mount inner retainer installed on an airplane
between the first flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015 (whichever
occurs later), and the effective date of this AD, and that cannot be
identified by a PO.
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Service Information for Actions Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD
(h) Service Information for Actions Required by Paragraph (g) of This
AD
Accomplish the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD
in accordance with the service information specified in paragraph
(h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) The Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 2015.
(2) Paragraph 4.2.2, ``Requirements,'' of Airbus AOT A71N011-15,
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(3) The Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin
RA32071-165, dated October 9, 2015.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT
A71N011-15, Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
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Parts Installation Prohibition
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
aft engine mount retainer that meets any of the criteria specified
in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD on any airplane.
(1) A part from the aft engine mount having a serial number
listed in table 1 of Airbus AOT A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February
1, 2016.
(2) A part delivered through a PO listed in table 2 of Airbus
AOT A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(3) A part delivered through an unidentified PO.
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Special Flight Permits
(k) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to 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
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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 European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
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Related Information
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0010R1, dated February 16, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2016-6896.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(5) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) 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 A320-71-1070, dated November 23,
2015.
(ii) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15,
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(iii) Goodrich Service Bulletin RA32071-165, dated October 9,
2015.
(3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected];
Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Goodrich service information identified in this AD,
contact Goodrich Corporation, Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive,
Chula Vista, CA 91910-2098; telephone: 619-691-2719; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 82, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11791-11795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03267]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-6896; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-016-AD;
Amendment 39-18805; AD 2017-04-10]
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 all
Airbus Model A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113,
-114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212 and -214 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of a production quality deficiency on the inner
retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount, which
could result in failure of the retainer. This AD requires an inspection
for, and replacement of, all non-conforming aft engine mount retainers.
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 3, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 3,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final
rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected];
Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
For Goodrich service information identified in this final rule,
contact Goodrich Corporation, Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula
Vista, CA 91910-2098; telephone: 619-691-2719; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
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-2016-
6896.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6896; 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 Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International 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 all Airbus Model A318-111,
and -112 airplanes, Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115
airplanes, Model A320-211, -212 and -214 airplanes, and Model A321-111,
-112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 31, 2016 (81 FR 34287) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was
prompted by a report of a production quality deficiency on the inner
retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount, which
could result in failure of the retainer. The NPRM proposed to require
an inspection for, and replacement of, all non-conforming aft engine
mount retainers. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct non-
conforming retainers of the aft engine mount. This condition could
result in the loss of the locking feature of the nuts of the inner and
outer pins; loss of the pins will result in the aft mount engine link
no longer being secured to the aft engine mount, possibly resulting in
damage to the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0010R1, dated February 16, 2016 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -
115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model
A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The MCAI states:
During in-service inspections, several aft engine mount inner
retainers, fitted on aeroplanes equipped with CFM56-5A/5B engines,
have been found broken. The results of the initial investigations
highlighted that two different types of surface finish had been
applied (respectively bright and dull material finishes), and that
dull finish affects the strength of the retainer with regard to
fatigue properties of the part. The pins which attach the engine
link to the aft mount are secured by two nuts, which do not have a
self-locking feature; this function is provided by the retainer
brackets. In case of failure of the retainer bracket, the locking
feature of the nuts of the inner and outer pins is lost; as a
result, these nuts could subsequently become loose.
In case of full loss of the nuts, there is the potential to also
lose the pins, in which case the aft mount link will no longer be
secured to the aft engine mount. The same locking feature is used
for the three link assemblies of the aft mount.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-
flight loss of an aft mount link, possibly resulting in damage to
the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2013-
0050 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-14-06, Amendment 39-17901 (79
FR 42655, July 23, 2014)] to require a detailed inspection (DET) of
the aft engine mount inner retainers and the replacement of all
retainers with dull finish with retainers having a bright finish.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, inspection results showed that the
main cause of crack initiation remains the vibration dynamic effect
that affects both retainers, either with ``dull'' or ``bright''
surface finishes. The non-conforming ``dull'' surface's pitting is
an aggravating factor. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2015-0021 [which
corresponds to FAA NPRM Docket No. FAA-2015-3632; Directorate
Identifier 2015-NM-023-AD (80 FR 55798, September 7, 2015)],
retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0050, which was
superseded, and requiring repetitive DET of all aft engine mount
inner retainers and, depending on findings, their replacement.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a production quality deficiency
was identified by Airbus and UTAS (formerly Goodrich Aerostructures,
the engine mount retainer manufacturer) on the delivery of the inner
retainer, Part Number (P/N) 238-0252-505, installed in the three
Link assemblies of the engine mount fitted on CFM56-5A/5B engines.
Airbus issued AOT A71N011-15 and SB A320-71-1070 providing a list of
affected parts and applicable corrective actions.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0010, retaining the
requirements of EASA AD 2015-0021, which was superseded, and in
addition requiring the identification and replacement of all non-
conforming aft engine mount inner retainers.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, AOT A71N011-15 was revised,
removing errors and reducing the list of affected parts.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD is revised,
adding reference to the revised AOT, and removing [EASA] AD
appendixes, which content is included in the referenced Airbus
documentation.
This [EASA] AD is still considered to be an interim action,
pending development and availability of a final solution.
This AD requires an inspection for, and replacement of, all non-
conforming aft engine mount retainers. You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6896.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Remove Part Identification Requirement
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that we remove the requirement to do
an inspection to determine the part number of each engine mount inner
retainer specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. DAL stated that
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 2015, does not
specify identifying the part number. DAL stated that identifying the
part number has no value in determining the affected population of non-
conforming retainers. DAL also requested that we revise the records
review language in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to reference the
criteria in paragraphs (g)(1), and (g)(2), and (g)(3) of the proposed
AD instead of referring to the part number.
We do not agree with DAL's request to remove the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. However, we do agree that the
inspection language should be clarified. Paragraph (g) of this AD,
which corresponds with the MCAI, requires doing actions in accordance
with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 2015,
which specifies to determine if there is a non-compliant engine mount
inner retainer. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Clarify Engine Mount Retainer
DAL requested that we clarify in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
which engine mount retainer (forward or aft) is to be inspected.
We agree to clarify. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to
specify the aft engine mount inner retainer.
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Requests To Use the Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM)
DAL requested that we include an option for using the AMM to
accomplish the required actions. DAL stated that paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD specifies that the replacement must be done in accordance
with the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or
(h)(3) of the proposed AD. DAL recommended that operators be allowed to
take credit for the replacement through other means such as the AMM.
We do not agree with DAL's request. An AMM is a customized document
that varies for each operator and depends on the airplane
configuration. In addition, the AMM might not include all required
compliance steps to mitigate the risk addressed in this AD. We have not
changed this AD in this regard. However, under the provisions of
paragraph (l) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of
alternative methods of compliance if sufficient data are submitted to
substantiate that the new methods would provide an acceptable level of
safety.
Requests To Revise Part Installation Prohibition
DAL requested that we revise paragraph (j) of the proposed AD to
prohibit installation of an engine mount inner retainer in lieu of
``any part.'' DAL asserted that if not changed, paragraph (j)(l) of the
proposed AD will prohibit the installation of all aft mounts identified
in table 1 of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15,
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
We agree with DAL's request. We have revised paragraph (j) of this
AD to prohibit installation of certain engine mount inner retainers.
DAL requested that we revise paragraph (j)(3) of the proposed AD,
which prohibits installation of parts delivered through an unidentified
Purchase Order (PO) to provide more specific information for the
identification of non-conforming aft engine mount inner retainers. DAL
suggested that the proposed AD specify using the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) new part release certificate as a mean of verifying
conformity for each aft engine mount inner retainer. DAL explained that
it is suggesting this action because non-conforming field parts could
be sold on the surplus market prior to the release of the AD under a
non-OEM purchase order number.
We do not agree with DAL's request to revise paragraph (j)(3) of
the proposed AD. We have determined that paragraph (j)(3) of this AD
clearly prohibits installation of parts delivered through an
unidentified PO and corresponds with the MCAI. We are unaware of any
non-conforming parts delivered through an unidentified PO that have
been sold on the surplus market. However, if those parts exist, then
they are prohibited from installation as of the effective date of this
AD. We have not changed 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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information. This service
information describes procedures for replacement of all non-conforming
aft engine mount retainers.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070, dated November 23,
2015. This document also describes procedures for an inspection for
non-conforming aft engine mount retainers.
<bullet> Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15,
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016. This document also contains the
affected purchase order numbers used in identifying the affected parts.
<bullet> Goodrich Service Bulletin RA32071-165, dated October 9,
2015. This document also contains the affected part numbers.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection................... Up to 4 work-hours x $0 Up to $340...... Up to $326,060.
$85 per hour = $340.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Replacement........................ Up to 36 work-hours x $85 $10,000 Up to $13,060.
per hour = $3,060.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII,
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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.
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):
2017-04-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-18805. Docket No. FAA-2016-6896;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-016-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 3, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a production quality
deficiency on the inner retainer installed on link assemblies of the
aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the retainer. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct non-conforming retainers
of the aft engine mount. This condition could result in loss of the
locking feature of the nuts of the inner and outer pins; loss of the
pins will result in the aft mount engine link no longer being
secured to the aft engine mount, possibly resulting in damage to the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection and Replacement
Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection to determine if any non-compliant aft engine mount inner
retainer is installed; and within 2 months after the effective date
of this AD, replace each part that meets any of the criteria
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. Do the
inspection in accordance with the service information specified in
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Do the replacement in accordance with
the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or
(h)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of the inspection required by this paragraph, if
it can be conclusively determined that there are no non-compliant
aft engine mount inner retainers installed on the airplane.
(1) An aft engine mount inner retainer from an aft engine mount
having a serial number listed in table 1 of Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(2) An aft engine mount inner retainer installed on an airplane
between the first flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015 (whichever
occurs later), and the effective date of this AD, and that can be
identified by a purchase order (PO) listed in table 2 of Airbus AOT
A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(3) An aft engine mount inner retainer installed on an airplane
between the first flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015 (whichever
occurs later), and the effective date of this AD, and that cannot be
identified by a PO.
(h) Service Information for Actions Required by Paragraph (g) of This
AD
Accomplish the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD
in accordance with the service information specified in paragraph
(h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) The Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 2015.
(2) Paragraph 4.2.2, ``Requirements,'' of Airbus AOT A71N011-15,
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(3) The Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin
RA32071-165, dated October 9, 2015.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT
A71N011-15, Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an
aft engine mount retainer that meets any of the criteria specified
in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD on any airplane.
(1) A part from the aft engine mount having a serial number
listed in table 1 of Airbus AOT A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February
1, 2016.
(2) A part delivered through a PO listed in table 2 of Airbus
AOT A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(3) A part delivered through an unidentified PO.
(k) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to 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
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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 European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0010R1, dated February 16, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2016-6896.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(5) of this AD.
(n) 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 A320-71-1070, dated November 23,
2015.
(ii) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15,
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
(iii) Goodrich Service Bulletin RA32071-165, dated October 9,
2015.
(3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected];
Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Goodrich service information identified in this AD,
contact Goodrich Corporation, Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive,
Chula Vista, CA 91910-2098; telephone: 619-691-2719; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 February 7, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-03267 Filed 2-24-17; 8:45 am]
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