AD 2016-01-08
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 | A320-211 | 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
Untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the nose landing gear (NLG) due to a combination of power interruption to the Landing Gear Control and Interface Units (LGCIU) and an internal hydraulic leak through the landing gear (LG) selector valve 40GA.
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Required Actions
Install a new modification of any previously modified LGCIU. Revise the maintenance or inspection program to reduce a certain functional check interval.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, including those with Airbus modification 37866 embodied in production.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-13-04, for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2013-13-04 required installing a power interruption protection circuit for the landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU). This new AD requires a new modification of any previously modified LGCIU. This new AD also requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to reduce a certain functional check interval. This new AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that additional work is necessary to adequately address the identified unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the nose landing gear (NLG), which, while on the ground, could result in injury to ground personnel and damage to the airplane.
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(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -
122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1486-1489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00014]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0678; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-207-AD;
Amendment 39-18367; AD 2016-01-08]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-13-04,
for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
AD 2013-13-04 required installing a power interruption protection
circuit for the landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU). This new
AD requires a new modification of any previously modified LGCIU. This
new AD also requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to
reduce a certain functional check interval. This new AD also adds
airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination
that additional work is necessary to adequately address the identified
unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent untimely unlocking
and/or retraction of the nose landing gear (NLG), which, while on the
ground, could result in injury to ground personnel and damage to the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 17, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 17,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August
14, 2013 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) .
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-2015-0678; 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 final rule, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 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#4e2f2d2d213b203a602f273c39213c3a26632b2f3d0e2f273c2c3b3d602d2123"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a9c8cacac6dcc7dd87c8c0dbdec6dbddc184ccc8dae9c8c0dbcbdcda87cac6c4">[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-2015-
0678
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 supersede AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286,
July 10, 2013). AD 2013-13-04 applied to certain Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on March 31, 2015 (80 FR 17007).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0202, dated September 5, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Model A318-
111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114,
-115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231,
-232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -
213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states:
After a push back from the gate, an A320 aeroplane was preparing
to initiate taxi, when an uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG)
retraction occurred, causing the nose of the aeroplane to hit the
ground. Investigations revealed that the retraction was caused by a
combination of a power interruption to Landing Gear Control and
Interface Units (LGCIU) and an internal hydraulic leak through the
landing gear (LG) selector valve 40GA.
Deeper investigations have revealed that LGCIU power
interruption appears during engine start at each flight. Even though
no incident has been reported in service, it has been determined
that a non-compliance to the safety objective exists when combined
with a dormant single failure of the selector valve seal leaking.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further
incidents of untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the NLG which,
while on the ground, could result in injury to ground personnel and
damage to the aeroplane.
To address the possible hydraulic leak of the LG selector valve,
EASA issued AD 2007-0065 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2007_0065.pdf/AD_2007-0065">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2007_0065.pdf/AD_2007-0065</a>] currently at Revision 2.
To address the risk of untimely unlocking and/or retraction of
the NLG, EASA issued AD 2011-0202 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0202.pdf/AD_2011-0202">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0202.pdf/AD_2011-0202</a>] to require installation of a
power interruption protection circuit to the LGCIU and
accomplishment of associated modifications.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it has been discovered that
additional work is necessary to adequately correct this unsafe
condition and consequently, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB)
A320-32-1346 to Revision 05. An update of the maintenance programme
is required as well, following the required modification.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0202, which is superseded, and requires
certain additional actions, as defined in the revised Airbus SB, as
applicable to aeroplane model, and an update of the approved
maintenance programme.
The additional actions include a new modification of any previously
modified LGCIU, and reducing a certain functional check interval. This
AD also adds airplanes on which Airbus modification 37866 has been
embodied in production to the applicability. 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-2015-0678-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80
FR 17007, March 31, 2015) and the FAA's response to the comment.
Request To Include Revised Service Information
United Airlines (UAL) stated that paragraphs (i) and (j) of the
proposed AD (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) would be required to be done
in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-
1346, Revision 05, dated January 13, 2012. UAL asked that we allow use
of the latest revision available, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015, for accomplishing the
modification.
We agree with the commenter's request. Airbus has issued Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 06, dated January 12, 2015, and Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015.
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These revisions state that no additional work is necessary on airplanes
changed in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 05, dated January 13, 2012, which was specified as the
appropriate source of service information in the NPRM (80 FR 17007,
March 31, 2015).
We have changed paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD to specify
accomplishing the modification in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015. We have
also added a new paragraph (l)(2) to this AD (paragraph (l) of the
proposed AD (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) has been changed to paragraph
(l)(1) in this AD) to give credit for actions done before the effective
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision
05, dated January 13, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 06, dated January 12, 2015.
Request To Include Terminating Action
UAL stated that the NPRM (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) does not
include a terminating action. UAL asked that we create a new paragraph
detailing all actions that will be terminated by accomplishing the
modification of the LGCIU, as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015.
We do not agree with the request. Paragraph (i) of this AD
specifies that the modification terminates the actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Therefore, no change to this AD is
necessary in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data 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 (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 17007, March 31, 2015).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated
February 10, 2015, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated February 10,
2015; and Task 32.30.00.17, ``Functional Check of LGCIU Power Supply
Relays,'' of Section C-32 of Section C, Systems and Powerplant, of the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Maintenance Review Board Report, Revision
18, dated March 2013. The service information describes procedures for
installing a power interruption protection circuit for the LGCIU, and
for a new modification of any previously modified LGCIU. 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 851 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR
41286, July 10, 2013), take about 48 work-hours per product, at an
average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about
$8,220 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the
actions that are required by AD 2013-13-04 is $12,300 per product.
We estimate that it takes about 46 work-hours per product to comply
with the new modification in this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts will cost about $9,650 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of the new modification on U.S.
operators to be $11,539,560, or $13,560 per product.
We estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to revise
the maintenance or inspection program in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of revising the maintenance program on U.S. operators to be $72,335, or
$85 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-2015-0678; 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013), and adding
the following new AD:
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2016-01-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-18367. Docket No. FAA-2015-0678;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-207-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 17, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286,
July 10, 2013).
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -
122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that additional work is
necessary to adequately address the identified unsafe condition. We
are issuing this AD to prevent untimely unlocking and/or retraction
of the nose landing gear (NLG), which, while on the ground, could
result in injury to ground personnel and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Modification With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) with no
changes. For all airplanes except airplanes on which Airbus
modification 37866 has been embodied in production: At the
applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD: Install a power interruption protection circuit for the
landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346,
Revision 04, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011
(for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes other than
the Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes); or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03, including Appendix 1, dated
October 5, 2011 (for Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
(1) For airplanes that have embodied Airbus Modification 38947
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1348 during production
or in service: Within 72 months after August 14, 2013 (the effective
date of AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10,
2013)).
(2) For all airplanes other than those identified in paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD: Within 60 months after August 14, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286,
July 10, 2013)).
(h) Retained Re-Identification of Identification Plates With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) with no
changes. For airplanes on which the installation required by
paragraph (g) of this AD has been done before August 14, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2013-13-04) using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
32-1346, dated December 4, 2008 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes other than Model A319CJ (corporate jet)
airplanes): Within the applicable times specified in paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, re-identify the identification plates,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04, including Appendices 01 and 02,
dated April 22, 2011 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes other than Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
(i) New Modification
For airplanes identified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and
(i)(3) of this AD except airplanes on which Airbus modification
37866 has been embodied in production: Modify the LGCIU at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of
this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February
10, 2015, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated February 10, 2015;
or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03, including
Appendix 1, dated October 5, 2011 (for Model A319CJ (corporate jet)
airplanes), which was incorporated by reference on August 14, 2013
(78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013). Accomplishing the modification in this
paragraph terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which any landing gear (LG) selector valve
having part number (P/N) 114079019 is installed and that have
embodied Airbus Modification 38947 specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1348 during production or in service: Modify the
LGCIU within 72 months after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes on which any LG selector valve 40GA having a
part number listed in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) through (i)(2)(xii) of
this AD, provided the valve has the marking ``DI'' or ``DI-BE''
recorded on its amendment plates: Modify the LGCIU within 72 months
after the effective date of this AD.
(i) P/N 114079001.
(ii) P/N 114079005.
(iii) P/N 114079009.
(iv) P/N 114079013.
(v) P/N 114079001A.
(vi) P/N 114079005A.
(vii) P/N 114079009A.
(viii) P/N 114079015.
(ix) P/N 114079001AB.
(x) P/N 114079005AB.
(xi) P/N 114079009AB.
(xii) P/N 114079017.
(3) For all airplanes other than those identified in paragraphs
(i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD: Modify the LGCIU within 60 months
after the effective date of this AD.
(j) New Modification for Airplanes Previously Modified
For airplanes that have been modified as of the effective date
of this AD as specified in the applicable service information
identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), or (j)(4) of this
AD, except airplanes on which Airbus modification 37866 has been
embodied in production: Within 72 months after the effective date of
this AD, do the additional modification of the LGCIU, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015, including
Appendices 01 and 02, dated February 10, 2015.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 01, dated
October 27, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 02, dated
November 4, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 03, dated
January 7, 2010, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, including Appendices
01 and 02, Revision 04, dated April 22, 2011, which is incorporated
by reference in AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-17492 (78 FR 41286, July
10, 2013).
(k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Before further flight after accomplishing the actions specified
in paragraph (i) or (j) of this AD or within 7 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
Task 32.30.00.17, ``Functional Check of LGCIU Power Supply Relays,''
of Section C-32 of Section C, Systems and Powerplant, of the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Maintenance Review Board Report, Revision 18,
dated March 2013. The initial compliance time is within 4,000 flight
hours after accomplishing the additional modification of the LGCIU.
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for A319 Corporate Jet
airplanes for the modification required by paragraph (g) of this AD
if that modification was performed before the effective date of this
AD using the following applicable service information. This service
information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, dated December 4,
2008;
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 01, dated
August 31, 2009;
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 02, dated
June 16, 2010.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the modification required
by paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, as applicable, if that
modification was performed before the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 05, dated
January 13, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision
06, dated January 12, 2015. This service information is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
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(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#764f5b37383b5b4747405b373b39355b24332723332522253610171758111900"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2811056966650519191e056965676b057a6d797d6d7b7c7b684e4949064f475e">[email protected]</span></a>.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-13-04, Amendment 39-
17492 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013) are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, 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 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0202, dated September 5,
2013, 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-2015-0678-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD is available at the addresses
specified in paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 17, 2016.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 07, dated
February 10, 2015, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated February
10, 2015.
(ii) Task 32.30.00.17, ``Functional Check of LGCIU Power Supply
Relays,'' of Section C-32 of Section C, Systems and Powerplant, of
the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Maintenance Review Board Report,
Revision 18, dated March 2013.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
August 14, 2013 (78 FR 41286, July 10, 2013).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04, including
Appendices 01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03,
including Appendix 1, dated October 5, 2011.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 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#3d5c5e5e52485349135c544f4a524f495510585c4e7d5c544f5f484e135e5250"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="79181a1a160c170d5718100b0e160b0d11541c180a3918100b1b0c0a571a1614">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(6) 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.
(7) 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 31, 2015.
Philip Forde,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-00014 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am]
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