AD 2016-06-03

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2963; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-016-AD; 
Amendment 39-18434; AD 2016-06-03]
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 A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and -
233 airplanes; and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD 
was prompted by reports of forward engine mount attachment pins that 
were manufactured from discrepant raw material. This AD requires 
identification and replacement of affected forward engine mount 
attachment pins. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a forward 
engine mount attachment pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and 
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 22, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final 
rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80e1e3e3eff5eef4aee1e9f2f7eff2f4e8ade5e1f3c0e1e9f2e2f5f3aee3efed"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="78191b1b170d160c5619110a0f170a0c10551d190b3819110a1a0d0b561b1715">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet 
<a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
    For Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified in this 
final rule, contact UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher Newth--
V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer, Aftermarket--Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon 
Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619-498-7505; email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#294a415b405a5d4659414c5b07474c5e5d41695c5d485a075c5d4a074a4644"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="204348524953544f504845520e4e4557544860555441530e5554430e434f4d">[email&#160;protected]</span></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-
2963.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
2963; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A319-131, 
-132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes; and Model 
A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on July 30, 2015 (80 FR 45462) (``the NPRM'').
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0004, dated January 13, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes; 
and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A number of forward engine mount pins, Part Number (P/N) 740-
2022-501, intended for IAE V2500 series engines, have been reported 
as non-compliant with the current certification requirements, due to 
a quality issue during manufacturing of the raw material. It was 
also determined that a batch of 88 affected pins are installed on 
in-service aeroplanes fitted with forward engine mount P/N 745-2010-
503 and the serial numbers (s/n) of the affected pins and the 
[manufacturer serial number] MSN of the related aeroplanes have been 
identified.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to forward engine 
mount pin failure, possibly resulting in in-flight loss of an engine 
and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
identification of the affected forward engine mount pins and removal 
from service [replacement] of those pins.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
2963.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and 
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Clarify Which Attachment Pin Part Numbers May Be Installed

    United Airlines (UAL) requested that paragraph (h) of the proposed 
AD be re-written to clarify which attachment pin part numbers can be 
used as replacement parts.
    We partially agree with the commenter's request. We agree to 
provide clarification but we do not agree to revise paragraph (h) of 
this AD. Paragraph (h) of this AD states to replace with a serviceable 
part having a part number other than part number (P/N) 740-2022-501, 
and having a serial number that is not identified in figure 1 to 
paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD. In other words, the replacement part 
cannot have a combination of P/N 740-2022-501 and any serial number 
that is

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included in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD. We have not 
changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Clarify Which Airplanes Are Not Affected by the Requirements 
Proposed in the NPRM

    JetBlue requested clarification of the intent of paragraph (i) of 
the proposed AD. JetBlue asserted that the way this paragraph is 
written it contradicts the requirements in EASA AD 2015-0004, dated 
January 13, 2015, and the intent of the inspection in paragraph (h) of 
the proposed AD.
    We agree with the commenter's request to clarify the intent of 
paragraph (i) of this AD. Airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 
not identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD that have not 
had an engine replaced after March 1, 2011, are not required to do the 
actions mandated by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, which 
corresponds to paragraph (2) of the MCAI AD. In paragraph (i) of the 
proposed AD we inadvertently specified ``airplanes with manufacturer 
serial numbers identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.'' We 
have changed paragraph (i) of this AD to specify ``airplanes with 
manufacturer serial numbers not identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) 
of this AD.''

Request To Extend the Compliance Time

    UAL requested that the compliance times in paragraph (g) of the 
proposed AD be extended. UAL stated that this would keep costs down and 
``make engine removal the most likely time the inspection would 
occur.'' UAL also asserted that the safety concern is overstated based 
on information in the Goodrich Aerostructures service information. The 
``Background'' paragraph of the Goodrich Aerostructures service 
information states that ``a minor metallurgical discontinuity'' was 
found on some forward engine mount crossbeam to main beam attach pins 
(P/N 740-2022-501). UAL stated that a minor metallurgical issue should 
not drive a significant safety concern.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request to extend the 
compliance time. Even a ``minor metallurgical discontinuity'' can 
result in a safety concern. Forward engine mount attachment pins that 
were manufactured from discrepant raw material can lead to the failure 
of a forward engine mount attachment pin; this condition could result 
in possible loss of an engine in-flight and consequent reduced 
controllability of the airplane.
    After considering all of the available information, we have 
determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents an 
appropriate interval of time in which the required actions can be 
performed in a timely manner with the affected fleet, while still 
maintaining an adequate level of safety. In developing an appropriate 
compliance time, we considered the safety implications, parts 
availability, and normal maintenance schedules for timely 
accomplishment of the replacement. However, under the provisions of 
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, we may approve requests for adjustments to 
the compliance time if data are submitted to substantiate that such an 
adjustment would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not 
changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Revise the Estimated Costs of Compliance

    UAL requested that the estimated costs of compliance in the NPRM be 
increased from $156,740 to $313,480. UAL also requested that the costs 
for opening and closing the reversers be mentioned as costs that cannot 
be calculated. Furthermore, UAL stated that based on the proposed 
compliance times in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD and the size of 
the UAL fleet, the proposed requirements would have to be scheduled 
independently from its maintenance schedule.
    We agree with the commenter's request to increase the estimated 
costs for compliance with the requirements of this AD. We note that 
these are only estimated costs and may vary based on an airplane's 
configuration. We also acknowledge that the costs for opening and 
closing the reversers are not known and are not included in the ``Costs 
of Compliance'' paragraph of this AD. However, as specified in the 
service information, the inspection takes approximately 4 work-hours, 
with an estimated cost of $313,480 for U.S. operators. We have changed 
the ``Costs of Compliance'' paragraph of this AD accordingly.

Request To Refer to Current Service Information

    JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) requested that the NPRM be revised to 
refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 
1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-
0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. JetBlue noted that the 
service information for both Airbus and Goodrich Aerostructures had 
been revised since the NPRM was published.
    We agree with the commenter's request and have revised the 
``Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section and 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin 
A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich 
Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated 
January 28, 2015. We have also added new paragraph (l) to this AD to 
give credit for actions done using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-
1064, dated November 5, 2014; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service 
Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, dated September 18, 2014. We redesignated 
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.

Request To Allow Use of Airbus or Goodrich Aerostructures Service 
Information To Accomplish Required Actions

    JetBlue requested that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be revised 
to allow operators to use either the Airbus service information or the 
Goodrich Aerostructures service information to do the actions required 
by that paragraph. JetBlue stated that if the engine is being inspected 
at the shop, the actions in the Airbus service information would not be 
accomplished because the Airbus service information addresses 
inspections of the wing. JetBlue also stated this revision would 
correspond with the requirements in corresponding EASA AD 2015-0004, 
dated January 13, 2015.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request to allow operators to 
have the option of doing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD in accordance with either the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
Airbus service information or the Goodrich Aerostructures service 
information. The Airbus service information includes steps that are 
considered ``required for compliance'' (RC) and those steps are not 
included in the Goodrich Aerostructures service information. In 
addition, Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, 
Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015, does not distinguish between 
``RC'' and non-``RC'' steps and refers to the Airbus service bulletin 
for incorporation of several steps. Therefore, regardless of whether 
the AD requirements are accomplished ``on wing'' or ``in shop,'' 
operators must use a combination of Airbus and Goodrich Aerostructures 
service information for accomplishing the AD requirements. We have not 
changed this AD regarding this issue.

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Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated 
April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures has issued Service Bulletin 
V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. The service 
information describes procedures for an inspection to determine the 
serial number of the attachment pins for the forward engine mount 
crossbeam to main beam for each engine, and replacement of affected 
pins. 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 922 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $313,480, or $340 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $1,724, for a cost of 
$2,064 per attachment pin replacement. We have no way of determining 
the number of aircraft that might need this action.

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.

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

0
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):

2016-06-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18434. Docket No. FAA-2015-2963; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-016-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of 
this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes.
    (2) Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes.
    (3) Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Power Plant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of forward engine mount 
attachment pins that were manufactured from discrepant raw material. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a forward engine mount 
attachment pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and consequent 
reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Identification of Part Numbers for Forward Engine Mount and 
Attachment Pins

    Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the earliest 
of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this 
AD: For each engine, identify the part number of the forward engine 
mount, and the part number and serial number of the attachment pin 
for that forward engine mount, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, 
dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin 
V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. A review of 
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this 
identification if the part number of the forward engine mount, and 
the part number and serial number of the attachment pin for that 
forward engine mount, can be conclusively determined from that 
review. If any part number of the forward engine mount, or part 
number or serial number of the attachment pins for the forward 
engine mount, cannot be identified: At the earliest of the times 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, contact 
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), for identification 
information.
    (1) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) At the next engine removal after the effective date of this 
AD.
    (3) Within 7,500 flight hours after the effective date of this 
AD.
    (4) Within 5,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this 
AD.

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(h) Corrective Actions

    If, during any identification required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD, a forward engine mount having part number (P/N) 745-2010-503 is 
found, and the attachment pin has P/N 740-2022-501 with any serial 
number that is included in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of 
this AD: At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) 
through (g)(4) of this AD, replace the affected attachment pin with 
a serviceable part having a part number other than P/N 740-2022-501, 
and having a serial number that is not identified in figure 1 to 
paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, 
Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures 
Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 
2015.

 Figure 1 to Paragraphs (h) and (j) of This AD--Part Numbers and Serial
      Numbers of Affected Forward Engine Mounts and Attachment Pins
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                             Serial Numbers
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                                     Forward Engine Mount (P/N 745-2010-
 Attachment Pin (P/N 740-2022-501)                   503)
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                   1396SC                            13665001
                   1391SC                            13655001
                   1412SC                            13689001
                   1402SC                            13669001
                   1409SC                            13683001
                   1416SC                            13697001
                   1418SC                            13701001
                   1417SC                            13699001
                   1414SC                            13693001
                   1415SC                            13695001
                   1420SC                            13705001
                   1421SC                            13707001
                   1422SC                            13709001
                   1436SC                            13737001
                   1438SC                            13741001
                   1452SC                            13769001
                   1456SC                            13777001
                   1397SC                            13667001
                   1432SC                            13729001
                   1405SC                            13675001
                   1411SC                            13687001
                   1389SC                            13651001
                   1392SC                            13657001
                   1382SC                            13637001
                   1384SC                            13641001
                   1407SC                            13679001
                   1408SC                            13681001
                   1395SC                            13663001
                   1406SC                            13677001
                   1383SC                            13639001
                   1404SC                            13673001
                   1393SC                            13659001
                   1413SC                            13691001
                   1386SC                            13645001
                   1388SC                            13649001
                   1390SC                            13653001
                   1410SC                            13685001
                   1423SC                            13711001
                   1424SC                            13713001
                   1403SC                            13671001
                   1419SC                            13703001
                   1385SC                            13643001
                   1387SC                            13647001
                   1431SC                            13727001
                   1433SC                            13731001
                   1425SC                            13715001
                   1428SC                            13721001
                   1429SC                            13723001
                   1430SC                            13725001
                   1427SC                            13719001
                   1434SC                            13733001
                   1442SC                            13749001
                   1394SC                            13661001
                   1441SC                            13747001
                   1426SC                            13717001
                   1437SC                            13739001
                   1439SC                            13743001
                   1443SC                            13751001
                   1448SC                            13761001
                   1435SC                            13735001
                   1440SC                            13745001
                   1454SC                            13773001
                   1455SC                            13775001
                   1451SC                            13767001
                   1453SC                            13771001
                   1444SC                            13753001
                   1450SC                            13765001
                   1461SC                            13787001
                   1469SC                            13817001
                   1480SC                            13839001
                   1481SC                            13841001
                   1446SC                            13757001
                   1449SC                            13763001
                   1467SC                            13813001
                   1445SC                            13755001
                   1462SC                            13789001
                   1464SC                            13793001
                   1466SC                            13811001
                   1470SC                            13819001
                   1459SC                            13783001
                   1463SC                            13791001
                   1475SC                            13829001
                   1458SC                            13781001
                   1477SC                            13833001
                   1474SC                            13827001
                   1478SC                            13835001
                   1479SC                            13837001
                   1472SC                            13823001
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(i) Exception to Paragraph (g) of This AD

    For airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers not identified in 
figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: If it can be conclusively 
determined that an engine has not been replaced after March 1, 2011 
(the date of manufacture of the first airplane with affected engine 
mounts), the airplane is not affected by the requirements of 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.

 Figure 2 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Airplane Manufacturer Serial Nos.
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                    Airplane Manufacturer Serial Nos.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           4593
                                           4602
                                           4620
                                           4637
                                           4638
                                           4642
                                           4643
                                           4644
                                           4660
                                           4677
                                           4690
                                           4696
                                           4700
                                           4701
                                           4703
                                           4706
                                           4707
                                           4710
                                           4716
                                           4719
                                           4725
                                           4726
                                           4731
                                           4736
                                           4737
                                           4741
                                           4746
                                           4751
                                           4752
                                           4753
                                           4754
                                           4755
                                           4757
                                           4761
                                           4762
                                           4772
                                           4773
                                           4774
                                           4775
                                           4779
                                           4782
                                           4783
                                           4784
                                           4786
                                           4788
                                           4790
                                           4791
                                           4798
                                           4804
                                           4813
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(j) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on 
any airplane any engine mount attachment pin having P/N 740-2022-501 
with a serial number identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and 
(j) of this AD.

(k) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before the

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effective date of this AD using the service information specified in 
paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, dated November 5, 
2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, 
dated September 18, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in 
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#dce5f19d9291f1ededeaf19d91939ff18e998d89998f888f9cbabdbdf2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="724b5f333c3f5f4343445f333f3d315f2037232737212621321413135c151d04">[email&#160;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.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0004, dated January 13, 
2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2963.
    (2) Airbus service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(5) of this AD.
    (3) Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified in 
this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the 
addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(4) and (o)(5) 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.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated 
April 1, 2015.
    (ii) Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, 
Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015.
    (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d6b7b5b5b9a3b8a2f8b7bfa4a1b9a4a2befbb3b7a596b7bfa4b4a3a5f8b5b9bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="036260606c766d772d626a71746c71776b2e66627043626a716176702d606c6e">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; 
Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
    (4) For Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified 
in this AD, contact UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher Newth--
V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer, Aftermarket--Aerostructures; 850 
Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619-498-7505; email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83e0ebf1eaf0f7ecf3ebe6f1adede6f4f7ebc3f6f7e2f0adf6f7e0ade0ecee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f89b908a918b8c9788909d8ad6969d8f8c90b88d8c998bd68d8c9bd69b9795">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: <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 March 7, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-05700 Filed 3-17-16; 8:45 am]
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