AD 2013-25-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A318-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A318-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A318-121 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A318-122 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-113 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-114 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-115 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-132 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-133 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-213 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Maintenance activities, such as repairs or the accumulation of paint layers, may cause the weight of an elevator to exceed the certified limits, which could result in reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Check the weight of both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) elevators. If the weight exceeds the certified limits, remove paint from the elevator surface and repaint, or replace the elevator with a serviceable one. Repair the elevator as necessary. Re-identify the elevators after corrective actions.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight with an elevator that exceeds the weight limits established in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain maintenance activities, such as repairs or the accumulation of paint layers, might cause the weight of an elevator to exceed the certified limits. This AD requires checking the weight of certain elevators, and corrective action if necessary; and re-identifying the elevators. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct elevators that exceed the certified weight limits, which could result in reduced control of the airplane.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, listed in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all
serial numbers.
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
(3) Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 3 (Monday, January 6, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 532-536]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2013-31527]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0208; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-204-AD;
Amendment 39-17702; AD 2013-25-06]
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, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that certain maintenance activities, such
as repairs or the accumulation of paint layers, might cause the weight
of an elevator to exceed the certified limits. This AD requires
checking the weight of certain elevators, and corrective action if
necessary; and re-identifying the elevators. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct elevators that exceed the certified weight limits,
which could result in reduced control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 10, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 10,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0208; or in person at the
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e786848488928993c9868e95908895938fca828694a7868e95859294c984888a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95f4f6f6fae0fbe1bbf4fce7e2fae7e1fdb8f0f4e6d5f4fce7f7e0e6bbf6faf8">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>. You may view this
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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.
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 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2013 (78 FR
15335). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0221, dated October 23, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
It has been identified that maintenance activities, such as repairs
or the accumulation of paint layers, may cause the weight of an
elevator to exceed the certified limits.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a onetime
weight check of both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) elevators,
accomplishment of corrective actions, as applicable, depending on
findings, and re-identification of the elevators.
The monitoring of elevator weight evolution after having complied
with this [EASA] AD is ensured by Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS
Part 2 CDCCL (Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations),
compliance with which is currently required by EASA AD 2010-0071R1
(<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2010_0071_R1.pdf/AD_2010-0071R1_1">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2010_0071_R1.pdf/AD_2010-0071R1_1</a>), [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011-14-06, Amendment
39-16741 (76 FR 42024, July 18, 2011)].
Corrective action includes removing the paint from the elevator surface
and repainting, or replacing the elevator with a serviceable elevator
if the weight estimate is over the certified weight limit; and
repairing the elevator. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-
0208-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.
Support for the NPRM (78 FR 15335, March 11, 2013)
US Airways stated it agrees with the NPRM (78 FR 15335, March 11,
2013) to ensure safety and has been actively weighing and applying new
part numbers for over a year.
Request To Change Compliance Time Stipulation
Airbus requested we change paragraph (i) of the NPRM (78 FR 15335,
March 11, 2013) to specify that the corrective action for an overweight
elevator is required before further flight for that elevator and not
for the airplane.
We agree with the commenter's request because the intent of the
final rule is to prohibit flight with elevators that exceed the weight
limit established in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-
1034, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011. We have
changed paragraph (i) in this final rule to state ``. . . Before
further flight with an elevator that exceeds the weight limits
established in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011, repair . . . .''
Request To Allow Maintenance Record Check To Identify Affected
Elevators
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested we revise the NPRM (78 FR 15335,
March 11, 2013) to allow omitting the elevator weight check if a review
of the airplane maintenance records shows that an affected elevator is
not installed on the airplane.
We disagree with the commenter's request. This final rule does not
specify a particular method of determining if an affected elevator is
installed. Paragraph (c) of this final rule identifies the affected
airplanes, and table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD lists the affected
elevator part numbers. Once an operator determines an affected elevator
part number is not installed on an airplane in its fleet, the operator
may record compliance with this AD for those airplanes and elevator
part numbers. However, the operator is still subject to paragraph (l)
of this AD, which prohibits installing the elevator part numbers listed
in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, unless the actions required by
this AD are accomplished on the elevator before installation. We have
not changed this final rule in this regard.
Request To Omit the Elevator Weight Check Under Certain Conditions
DAL requested we add a note to the NPRM (78 FR 15335, March 11,
2013) similar to a note in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated
August 19, 2011. DAL stated that elevator installation requires
compliance with a critical design configuration control limitation
(CDCCL) that requires weighing the elevator. DAL commented that the
note states it is not necessary to weigh the elevator again if an
elevator has previously been weighed for the CDCCL requirement and,
since the elevator was weighed, no maintenance actions were carried out
on it that could have led to an elevator weight increase.
We disagree with the commenter's request to add a note to this
final rule. Paragraph (g)(1) of this AD already allows a records review
if the elevator weight can be conclusively determined from review of
maintenance records. We have not changed this final rule in this
regard.
Request To Change Applicability
US Airways requested we change the applicability of the NPRM (78 FR
15335, March 11, 2013) from airplanes to all part numbers of affected
elevators. US Airways stated that the NPRM should be a component AD, as
the elevators are interchanged among the fleet, and AD applicability by
manufacturer serial number (MSN) of the airplane could be confusing.
We disagree with the commenter's request. The FAA risk assessment
was performed to determine corrective action(s) for mitigating the
unsafe condition at an airplane level. Since the elevator parts are
interchanged among the fleet, this final rule applicability at an
airplane level will ensure discrepant elevator parts are identified and
corrected. We have not changed this final rule in this regard.
Request for Clarification of Applicability
US Airways requested clarification as to why elevators having ``MPN
D55280002002 & D55280002003'' are not included in the NPRM (78 FR
15335, March 11, 2013). US Airways stated that these elevators have a
requirement for a weight check after any repair according to Component
Maintenance Manual Manufacturer 55-21-15, Revision 13, dated January 1,
2013.
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We agree to clarify. The purpose of this AD is to perform a one-
time weight check of all elevators that are in service with no record
of weight at the time of production. Airbus Modification 150390
installs a placard with the elevator weight during production. The two
part numbers referenced by US Airways are installed in production by
Airbus Modification 150390, and the configuration is maintained by
CDCCL in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section
Part 2--Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items. Therefore, the
two part numbers are not included in this final rule. We have not
changed this final rule in this regard.
Request To Approve Alternative Paints
US Airways requested we change the corrective actions in the NPRM
(78 FR 15335, March 11, 2013) to reflect that primer paints called out
in Structural Repair Manual 51-23-11, Page 10, Table 6, Sheet 3 (F1
area), are approved as alternate paints to apply to elevators that need
to be re-painted. US Airways stated that Appendix 1, step (5)(b) and
step (6) of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including Appendices
1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011, requires an external paint scheme and
the primer materials called out in this service information are not
readily available.
We disagree with the commenter's request. The commenter did not
provide substantiation for an equivalent alternative to the primer
material referenced in the service information in this final rule. The
operator may apply for approval of an alternative method of compliance
under the provisions of paragraph (m) of this final rule to use
different primer material. We have not changed this final rule in this
regard.
Request To Correct Typographical Error
DAL noted an error in paragraph (h)(2) of the NPRM (78 FR 15335,
March 11, 2013), which should state ``than'' instead of ``that.''
Paragraph (h)(2) of the NPRM (78 FR 15335, March 11, 2013) stated
``For elevators other that those identified in . . . .'' We agree with
the commenter's request and have changed paragraph (h)(2) of this final
rule to state ``For elevators other than those . . . .''
Request To Revise Certain Terminology
Airbus requested we revise paragraph (i) of the NPRM (78 FR 15335,
March 11, 2013) to use the word ``restore'' in lieu of ``repair.''
Airbus stated it considers the word ``restore'' to be more appropriate
for the required actions (i.e., removal of paint layers).
We disagree with the commenter's request. The intent of word
``repair'' is to restore the structure/part to its original type design
configuration. Therefore, replacing the word ``repair'' with
``restore'' may be misinterpreted. We have not changed this final rule
in this regard.
Change to This Final Rule
We have changed the first compliance time specified in paragraph
(i) of this AD from ``before further flight'' to ``within the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.''
We have determined that this change will provide sufficient time to
adequately address the identified unsafe condition.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 15335, March 11, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 15335, March 11, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 755 products of U.S. registry. We
estimate that it will take about 45 work-hours per product to comply
with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
to the U.S. operators to be $2,887,875, or $3,825 per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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 MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0208-0002; or in
person at the Docket Operations office 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 AD:
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2013-25-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-17702. Docket No. FAA-2013-0208;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-204-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 10,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, listed in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all
serial numbers.
(1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133
airplanes.
(3) Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -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 55, Stabilizers.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that certain maintenance
activities, such as repairs or the accumulation of paint layers,
might cause the weight of an elevator to exceed the certified
limits. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct elevators that
exceed certified weight limits, which could result in reduced
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Weight Check
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2)
of this AD: Do a weight check on the elevators identified in table 1
to paragraph (g) of this AD. Do the weight check in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-
1034, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011, except as
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Part Numbers (P/N)
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Part name P/N (first 12 digits only)
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Left Hand Elevator........................ D55280001000
Left Hand Elevator........................ D55280001002
Left Hand Elevator........................ D55280001004
Left Hand Elevator........................ D55280001008
Left Hand Elevator........................ D55280001010
Left Hand Elevator........................ D55280001012
Left Hand Elevator........................ D55280002000
Right Hand Elevator....................... D55280001001
Right Hand Elevator....................... D55280001003
Right Hand Elevator....................... D55280001005
Right Hand Elevator....................... D55280001009
Right Hand Elevator....................... D55280001011
Right Hand Elevator....................... D55280001013
Right Hand Elevator....................... D55280002001
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(1) A review of the airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of the weight check required by the introductory text of
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided the elevator weight can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(2) The use of elevator weight data from production, as
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011, is acceptable in lieu of
the weight check required by the introductory text of paragraph (g)
of this AD, provided that the affected elevator has not been
subjected to any maintenance action that could have modified the
weight.
(3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150390 has been
embodied in production are not required to do the actions specified
in the introductory text of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that
no elevator having a part number specified in table 1 to paragraph
(g) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since the
airplane's first flight.
(h) Compliance Time for the Actions Specified in Paragraphs (g) and (i)
of This AD
(1) For an elevator for which, as of the effective date of this
AD, the records show that no maintenance actions have been performed
since first installation of the elevator on an airplane, which might
have increased its weight: Within 72 months after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) For elevators other than those identified in paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD: Within 48 months after the effective date of this
AD.
(i) Corrective Actions
If the elevator weight, determined as required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, exceeds the weight limit specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011: Within the applicable
time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do the
applicable corrective actions followed by a new weight check of the
elevator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including Appendices 1 and 2,
dated August 19, 2011. If the elevator weight, determined as
required by the new weight check, exceeds the weight limit specified
in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
55-1034, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011: Before
further flight with an elevator that exceeds the weight limits
established in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including
Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011, repair the elevator using
a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(j) Elevator Re-Identification
If the elevator weight, determined by the weight check specified
in paragraph (g) or (i) of this AD, does not exceed the weight limit
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-55-1034, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated August
19, 2011: Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD,
record the elevator weight and re-identify the elevator, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-55-1042, Revision 01, dated June 29, 2012.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1042, dated
August 19, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane an elevator with a part number listed in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD, unless that elevator is in compliance with
the requirements of this AD.
(m) 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#477e6a06090a6a7676716a060a08046a15021612021413140721262669202831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e2dbcfa3acafcfd3d3d4cfa3afada1cfb0a7b3b7a7b1b6b1a2848383cc858d94">[email protected]</span></a>. 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0221, dated
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October 23, 2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0208-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be obtained at the addresses specified
in paragraph (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including Appendices 1
and 2, dated August 19, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1042, Revision 01, dated
June 29, 2012.
(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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#462725252933283268272f34312934322e6b23273506272f342433356825292b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4c2d2f2f23392238622d253e3b233e382461292d3f0c2d253e2e393f622f2321">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(4) You may view copies of the 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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 4, 2013.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-31527 Filed 1-3-14; 8:45 am]
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