AD 2015-15-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Wear of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) could reduce its remaining life, possibly resulting in premature failure and reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the THSA for damage and replace if necessary. Replace the THSA after reaching a certain life limit. Perform a detailed inspection of the magnetic chip detector, spectrometric analysis of the THSA gearbox oil, detailed inspection of the ballscrew and nut, and detailed inspection of the upper and lower attachments for damage.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight or within 4 months from drainage of the oil sample, depending on the specific inspection.
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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 reports of wear of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA). This AD requires repetitive inspections of the THSA for damage, and replacement if necessary; and replacement of the THSA after reaching a certain life limit. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct wear on the THSA, which would reduce the remaining life of the THSA, possibly resulting in premature failure and consequent reduced control of the airplane.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and
(c)(4) of this AD, all manufacturer 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 A320-211, -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 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43928-43931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17956]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0748; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-013-AD;
Amendment 39-18219; AD 2015-15-10]
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, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of wear of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer
actuator (THSA). This AD requires repetitive inspections of the THSA
for damage, and replacement if necessary; and replacement of the THSA
after reaching a certain life limit. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct wear on the THSA, which would reduce the remaining life of
the THSA, possibly resulting in premature failure and consequent
reduced control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 28, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 28,
2015.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail</a>;D=FAA-2014-0748 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#157476767a607b613b747c67627a67617d3870746655747c677760663b767a78"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e687858589938892c8878f94918994928ecb838795a6878f94849395c885898b">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA 2014-
0748.
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,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 16, 2014 (79 FR 62072).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0011R1, dated January 17, 2014 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:
In the frame of the A320 Extended Service Goal (ESG) project and
the study on the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA), a
sampling programme of in-service units has been performed and
several cases of wear at different THSA levels were reported.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, would reduce the
remaining life of the THSA, possibly resulting in premature failure
and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB)
A320-27-1227 to provide THSA inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the THSA and introduces a life limit for
the THSA.
This AD also requires a detailed inspection of the magnetic chip
detector for metal particles, a spectrometric analysis of the oil
drained from the THSA gearbox, a detailed inspection of the ballscrew
and nut, and a detailed inspection of the upper and the lower
attachments for damage. The corrective action is replacement of the
THSA with a serviceable THSA. The compliance time for the THSA
replacement ranges from before further flight to within 4 months from
drainage of the oil sample.
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-2014-0748-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received. The following
presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 62072, October 16,
2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Requests To Extend Compliance Time
Airlines for America (A4A), on behalf of American Airlines (AAL),
Delta Airlines (DAL), and United Airlines (UAL), requested that we
extend the initial inspection compliance time in paragraph (g)(2) of
the NPRM (79 FR 62072, October 16, 2014) from 4 months to 12 months
after the effective date of the AD. A4A stated that the fleet age of
multiple U.S. carriers means that a large number of airplanes will
require inspection in a short period of time, likely resulting in
schedule disruptions and/or cancellations.
We disagree with the commenters' request. We base AD compliance
times primarily on our assessment of safety risk. Some safety issues
are more time sensitive than others. We consider the overall risk to
the fleet, including the severity of the failure and the likelihood of
the failure's occurrence in development of the compliance time for the
ADs. The FAA and EASA work closely with the respective manufacturers to
ensure that all appropriate instructions and parts are available at the
appropriate time to meet our collective safety goals, and that those
goals are based on safety of the fleet. We have not changed this AD in
this regard.
Requests To Clarify Wording in Paragraphs (h) and (j) of the NPRM (79
FR 62072, October 16, 2014)
A4A, on behalf of UAL and JetBlue, requested that we clarify the
wording of
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the flight time/cycle guidance in paragraphs (h) and (j) of the NPRM
(79 FR 62072, October 16, 2014). JetBlue asked whether an operator can
continue a THSA in service in perpetuity if the inspection is performed
every 4 months, or whether the THSA must be removed at 12 months after
the effective date of the AD.
We agree that clarification is necessary. If a THSA exceeds 67,500
flight hours on the effective date of the AD, then repetitive
inspections are to be accomplished every 4 months until replacement is
performed within 12 months after the effective date of the AD.
Paragraph (m) of this AD is an exception or an alternative to paragraph
(j) of this AD and is intended to match the requirements of the MCAI.
We have not changed this AD in this regard.
Requests To Extend or Remove Life Limit of the THSA
JetBlue objected to the THSA 67,500-flight-hour life limit
specified by paragraph (j) of the NPRM (79 FR 62072, October 16, 2014).
JetBlue stated that establishing a life limit for a component that
previously had no such life limit, with no overhaul or inspection
criteria for continued airworthiness, is an enormous burden for
operators. JetBlue commented that both Airbus and UTAS/Goodrich are
developing either an overhaul procedure to zero-time the units, or a
method to permit continued airworthy operation of the units beyond the
67,500-flight-hour life limit.
A4A stated that an operator that prefers to bear the overhaul costs
to restore an older THSA to service beyond 67,500 flight hours should
not be precluded from doing so because repair and/or overhaul would
return the unit to a new condition, which should address any safety
concerns.
We disagree with the commenters' request to change the THSA life
limit. JetBlue did not provide substantiation that overhaul or repair
methods would provide an acceptable level of safety in lieu of the life
limits. The FAA takes into consideration the system safety analysis and
quantitative and qualitative risk assessment for establishing a life
limit for a component, failure of which may cause a catastrophic
failure and consequently affect the safe flight of the airplane. This
assessment resulted in establishing the THSA life limit required by
paragraph (j) of this AD. Once we issue this AD, a request for approval
of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to extend the THSA life
limit under the provisions of paragraph (o)(1) of this AD may be
submitted. Sufficient data must be submitted to substantiate that the
THSA has been modified or inspected in a manner that would provide an
acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard.
Requests To Remove Oil Sampling Inspection
A4A, on behalf of AAL and JetBlue, requested that we remove the
proposed oil sampling inspection requirement in paragraph (g) of the
NPRM (79 FR 62072, October 16, 2014). A4A stated that there is no data
on the correlation between sample findings and associated component
wear. JetBlue commented that the sampling test results may be skewed
high or low depending on either a low oil level in the THSA at the time
of testing or any recent introduction of clean oil.
We disagree with the commenters' request. The oil sampling
inspection includes examination for metal particles in the magnetic
chip detector. The spectrometric analysis checks for the presence of
aluminum particles. Findings may include unusually large quantities of
metal particles larger than 2 millimeters by 1 millimeter, which could
indicate wear or damage of the THSA. We and our colleagues in the
foreign certification authorities (in this case, EASA) work closely
with manufacturers to determine appropriate service information for
addressing the identified unsafe condition. We have not changed this AD
in this regard.
Request To Clarify Reporting Requirement
JetBlue requested that we permit the reporting described in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-27-1227, Revision 01, dated October 7, 2013, to
be done at the operator's discretion. JetBlue stated that there is no
value in the reporting, which does not require quantitative disclosure
of the oil sampling result--only pass/fail. JetBlue stated that
mandating this reporting requirement adds an undue burden to the
operator as there is no information to be gained by having operators
report whether or not the THSA was changed.
We agree with the commenter's request. This AD and the EASA MCAI do
not include a reporting requirement. However, when the service
information includes a reporting request, then operators are encouraged
to provide the report. Reports provide data that can be valuable for
the airframe original equipment manufacturers to develop product
improvements and/or enhance safety. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.
Requests To Revise Cost Estimates
A4A, on behalf of AAL, JetBlue, and UAL, requested that we revise
the cost analysis to accurately reflect the accomplishment burden. A4A
stated that the inspections in paragraph (g) of the NPRM (79 FR 62072,
October 16, 2014) would require 7 to 9 work-hours rather than 6 work-
hours, while removal, replacement, and checkout typically consume 15 to
20 work-hours, not the NPRM estimate of 7 work-hours.
We partially agree with the commenter's request to revise the cost
estimate. We recognize that costs may vary from operator to operator.
Our cost estimates are based on the manufacturer's service information.
The service information for this AD specifies 6 work-hours for the
inspection and 11 work-hours for the replacement. Therefore, we have
changed the work-hours for the replacement accordingly.
Clarification of Requirements
In order to clarify the repetitive compliance times, we have added
a reference to ``paragraph (h) of this AD'' within paragraphs (h)(1)
and (h)(2) of this AD.
We have also have added a reference to ``paragraph (h) of this AD''
in paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD to clarify that repetitive
inspections are required.
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 62072, October 16, 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 62072, October 16, 2014).
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1227, Revision 01,
dated October 7, 2013. The service information describes procedures for
an inspection for damage of the THSA and replacement. 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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product
to comply with the inspection requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost for the inspection specified in this AD on U.S. operators to
be $434,010, or $510 per product.
We estimate that it would take about 11 work-hours per product to
comply with the actuator replacement requirements of this AD. Required
parts would cost about $240,000 per product. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost for the
actuator replacement specified in this AD on U.S. operators to be
$205,035,685, or $240,935 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail</a>;D=FAA-2014-0748; 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):
2015-15-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-18219. Docket No. FAA-2014-0748;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-013-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective August 28, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and
(c)(4) of this AD, all manufacturer 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 A320-211, -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 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of wear of the trimmable
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA). We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct wear on the THSA, which would reduce the
remaining life of the THSA, possibly resulting in premature failure
and consequent reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Initial Inspections
At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the magnetic chip
detector for metal particles, a spectrometric analysis of the oil
drained from the THSA gearbox, a detailed inspection of the
ballscrew and nut for damage (including, but not limited to, cracks,
dents, corrosion, and unsatisfactory surface protection), and a
detailed inspection of the upper and the lower attachments for
damage (including, but not limited to, cracks, dents, corrosion, and
unsatisfactory surface protection), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1227,
Revision 01, dated October 7, 2013.
(1) Before the THSA accumulates 48,000 total flight hours or
30,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs first since first
installation on an airplane.
(2) Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD.
(h) Repetitive Inspections
Repeat the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD
thereafter at intervals not to exceed the applicable time specified
in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) For a THSA that, as of the date of the most recent
inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, has
accumulated less than 67,500 total flight hours since first
installation on an airplane: The repetitive inspection interval is
24 months.
(2) For a THSA that, as of the date of the most recent
inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, has
accumulated 67,500 total flight hours or more since first
installation on an airplane: The repetitive inspection interval is 4
months.
(i) THSA Corrective Action
If, during any inspection required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, any finding as described in the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1227, Revision 01, dated October
7, 2013, is found: At the applicable compliance time (depending on
the applicable findings) specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1227, Revision
01, dated October 7, 2013, replace the THSA with a serviceable THSA,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-27-1227, Revision 01, dated October 7, 2013. For the
purposes of this AD, a serviceable THSA is a THSA that has
accumulated less than 67,500 total flight hours since first
installation on an airplane.
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(j) THSA Replacement
Before a THSA accumulates 67,500 total flight hours since first
installation on an airplane, or within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Replace the THSA with a
serviceable THSA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1227, Revision 01, dated October
7, 2013. Thereafter, before the accumulation of 67,500 total flight
hours on any THSA since first installation on an airplane, replace
it with a serviceable THSA.
(k) Replacement THSA: No Terminating Action
Replacement of a THSA on an airplane, as required by paragraph
(i) or (j) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for
the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD for that airplane. After THSA replacement: At the applicable
compliance time specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1), and
(h)(2) of this AD, do the inspections required by paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD.
(l) Replacement THSA Equivalency
A THSA that has been repaired in shop as specified in United
Technologies Corporation Aerospace Systems Component Maintenance
Manual 27-44-51 is considered equivalent to having passed an
inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1227, Revision 01, dated October 7,
2013. Depending on the flight hours or flight cycles accumulated by
the repaired THSA: At the applicable compliance time specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1), and (h)(2) of this AD, do the
inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(m) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, installation on an airplane
of a THSA that has accumulated 67,500 or more total flight hours is
allowed, provided that, prior to installation, the THSA has been
modified or inspected 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).
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for inspections required by
paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD, if those inspections were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-27-1227, dated July 1, 2013, which is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(o) 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#b1889cf0fffc9c8080879cf0fcfef29ce3f4e0e4f4e2e5e2f1d7d0d09fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="724b5f333c3f5f4343445f333f3d315f2037232737212621321413135c151d04">[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) 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.
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0011R1, dated January 17,
2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2014-0748-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD.
(q) 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 A320-27-1227, Revision 01, dated
October 7, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(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#bbdad8d8d4ced5cf95dad2c9ccd4c9cfd396dedac8fbdad2c9d9cec895d8d4d6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="127371717d677c663c737b60657d60667a3f77736152737b607067613c717d7f">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(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: <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 July 12, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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