AD 2016-12-10

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 114 (Tuesday, June 14, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38577-38580]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13857]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6900; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-064-AD; 
Amendment 39-18559; AD 2016-12-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-09-07 for 
all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2016-
09-07 required replacing certain pitot probes on the captain, first 
officer, and standby sides. This new AD retains those requirements, but 
with a revised compliance time. Since we issued AD 2016-09-07, we 
received additional reports of airspeed indication discrepancies during 
flight at high altitudes in inclement weather. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies caused by accumulation of 
ice crystals during inclement weather, which, depending on the 
prevailing altitude, could lead to reduced controllability of the 
airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 10, 2016 
(81 FR 27298, May 6, 2016).
    We must receive comments on this AD by July 29, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    <bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
    <bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    <bullet> Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For 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#93f2f0f0fce6fde7bdf2fae1e4fce1e7fbbef6f2e0d3f2fae1f1e6e0bdf0fcfe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3c2c0c0ccd6cdd78dc2cad1d4ccd1d7cb8ec6c2d0e3c2cad1c1d6d08dc0ccce">[email&#160;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-2016-
6900.

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-2016-
6900; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., proposed 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. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

    On April 20, 2016, we issued AD 2016-09-07, Amendment 39-18505 (81 
FR 27298, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-07''), for all Airbus Model A318, 
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2016-09-07 was prompted by 
reports of airspeed indication discrepancies during flight at high 
altitudes in inclement weather. AD 2016-09-07 required replacing 
certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides 
with certain new pitot probes. We issued AD 2016-09-07 to prevent 
airspeed indication discrepancies caused by accumulation of ice 
crystals during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing 
altitude, could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.
    Since we issued AD 2016-09-07, we have received additional reports 
of airspeed indication discrepancies during flight at high altitudes in 
inclement weather. Certain pitot probes are susceptible to adverse 
environmental conditions and have a high tendency to accumulate ice 
crystals resulting in airspeed indication discrepancies, which could 
result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
    As we explained in AD 2016-09-07, the European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European Union, issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0205, 
dated October 9, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Occurrences were reported on A320 family aeroplanes of airspeed 
indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement 
weather conditions. Investigation results indicated that A320 
aeroplanes equipped with Thales Avionics Part Number (P/N) 50620-10 
or P/N C16195AA pitot probes appear to have a greater susceptibility 
to adverse environmental conditions than aeroplanes equipped with 
certain other pitot probes.
    Prompted by earlier occurrences, DGAC [Direction 
G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued [DGAC] AD 
2001-362 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/F-2001-362">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/F-2001-362</a>] [which corresponds 
to paragraph (f) of FAA AD 2004-03-33, Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR 
9936, March 3, 2004)] to require replacement of Thales (formerly 
known as Sextant) P/N 50620-10 pitot probes with Thales P/N C16195AA 
probes.
    Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, Thales pitot probe P/N C15195BA 
was designed, which improved airspeed indication behavior in heavy 
rain conditions, but did not demonstrate the same level of 
robustness to withstand high-altitude ice crystals. Based on these 
findings, EASA decided to implement replacement of the affected 
Thales [pitot] probes as a precautionary measure to improve the 
safety level of the affected aeroplanes.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0237 (later revised) [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2014_0237.pdf/AD_2014-0237">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2014_0237.pdf/AD_2014-0237</a>], 
retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD 2001-362, which was 
superseded, and cancelling two other [DGAC] ADs, to require 
replacement of Thales Avionics pitot probes P/N C16195AA and P/N 
C16195BA.
    Since EASA AD 2014-0237R1 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0237R1">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0237R1</a>] was issued, results of further analyses have determined that 
the compliance time (48 months) of that AD has to be reduced in 
relation to the risk assessment.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0237R1, which is superseded, but 
reduces the compliance time [24 months].

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6900.

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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information:
    <bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated 
June 18, 2015.
    <bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1456, Revision 01, dated 
May 15, 2012.
    <bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, Revision 01, dated 
May 15, 2012.
    The service information describes procedures for replacing certain 
Thales pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides. 
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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Explanation of Compliance Time

    We have reduced the compliance time in this AD for the pitot probe 
replacement because of the new reports of airspeed indication 
discrepancies during flight at high altitudes in inclement weather. The 
MCAI requires replacement within 2 years after the effective date of 
the original MCAI 2014-0237 (November 12, 2014). Both EASA and Airbus 
recommend the pitot probe replacement in accordance with the MCAI 
requirement. Based on new reports of airspeed indication discrepancies, 
our risk assessment considered the overall risk to the fleet, including 
the severity of the failure and the likelihood of the failure's 
occurrence. In support of the MCAI compliance requirement and Airbus 
recommendation, we have therefore concluded that the pitot probes must 
be replaced by November 12, 2016. That compliance time corresponds to 
the date specified by the MCAI and represents an appropriate interval 
of time allowable for affected airplanes to continue to operate without 
compromising safety. In conjunction with the manufacturer, we have 
determined that the new compliance time will accommodate the time 
necessary to ensure the availability of required parts.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
airspeed indication discrepancies caused by accumulation of ice 
crystals during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing 
altitude, could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. 
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment 
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for 
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6900; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-064-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Pitot probe replacement (retained     4 work-hours x $85 per          $21,930          $22,270      $21,223,310
 actions from AD 2016-09-07).          hour = $340.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, 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.

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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) 
2016-09-07, Amendment 39-18505 (81 FR 27298, May 6, 2016), and adding 
the following new AD:

2016-12-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-18559. Docket No. FAA-2016-6900; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-064-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 29, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    (1) This AD replaces AD 2016-09-07, Amendment 39-18505 (81 FR 
27298, May 6, 2016) (``AD 2016-09-07'').
    (2) This AD affects AD 2004-03-33, Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR 
9936, March 3, 2004) (``AD 2004-03-33'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, 
and -133 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 
airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, 
and -232 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed indication 
discrepancies during flight at high altitudes in inclement weather. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies 
caused by accumulation of ice crystals during inclement weather, 
which, depending on the prevailing altitude, could lead to reduced 
controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Pitot Probe Replacement

    On or before November 12, 2016: Replace any Thales pitot probe 
having part number (P/N) C16195AA or P/N C16195BA with a Goodrich 
pitot probe having P/N 0851HL, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, 
dated June 18, 2015. The replacement in this paragraph terminates 
the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2004-03-33 for that airplane 
only.

(h) Other Acceptable Compliance

    (1) Replacement of the pitot probes in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of both Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-
1456, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012 (pitot probes on the captain 
and standby sides); and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, 
Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012 (pitot probes on the first officer 
side); is an acceptable method of compliance for the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 25578 was embodied in 
production, except for post-modification 25578 airplanes on which 
Airbus Modification 155737 (installation of Thales pitot probes) was 
also embodied in production, are compliant with the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it can be conclusively determined 
that no Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA, P/N C16195BA, or P/N 
50620-10 has been installed since the date of issuance of the 
original certificate of airworthiness or the date of issuance of the 
original export certificate of airworthiness. Post-modification-
25578 airplanes on which Airbus Modification 155737 (installation of 
Thales pitot probes) was also embodied in production must be in 
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-07), using service 
information identified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(xxvi) 
of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 04, dated May 
24, 2000.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 05, dated 
September 11, 2000.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 06, dated 
October 18, 2001.
    (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 07, dated 
December 4, 2001.
    (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 08, dated 
January 15, 2003.
    (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 09, dated 
February 17, 2003.
    (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 10, dated 
November 21, 2003.
    (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 11, dated 
August 18, 2004.
    (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 12, dated 
December 2, 2004.
    (x) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 13, dated 
January 18, 2005.
    (xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 14, dated 
April 21, 2005.
    (xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 15, dated 
July 19, 2005.
    (xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 16, dated 
November 23, 2006.
    (xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 17, dated 
February 14, 2007.
    (xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 18, dated 
October 9, 2009.
    (xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 19, dated 
November 9, 2009.
    (xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 20, dated 
December 1, 2010.
    (xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 21, dated 
March 24, 2011.
    (xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 22, dated 
July 19, 2011.
    (xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 23, dated 
February 3, 2012.
    (xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 24, dated 
April 12, 2012.
    (xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 25, dated 
September 4, 2012.
    (xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 26, dated 
September 16, 2013.
    (xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 27, dated 
March 18, 2014.
    (xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 28, dated 
September 1, 2014.
    (xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 29, dated 
February 16, 2015.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the replacement of pitot 
probes on the captain and standby sides specified in paragraph 
(h)(1) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before June 10, 
2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-07), using Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-34-1456, dated December 2, 2009, which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for the replacement of pitot 
probes on the first officer side as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of 
this AD, if those actions were performed before June 10, 2016 (the 
effective date of AD 2016-09-07), using Airbus Service Bulletin 
A320-34-1463, dated March 9, 2010, which is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.

(j) Parts Installation Limitations

    (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or 
(j)(1)(ii) of this AD: No person may install on any airplane a 
Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA.
    (i) For airplanes with a Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA 
or P/N C16195BA installed: After replacement with BF Goodrich pitot 
probe P/N 0851HL.
    (ii) For airplanes without a Thales pitot probe having P/N 
C16195AA or P/N C16195BA installed: As of June 10, 2016 (the 
effective date of AD 2016-09-07).
    (2) As of June 10, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-09-07), 
no person may install on any airplane a Thales pitot probe having P/
N 50620-10.

(k) 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

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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#3900147877741408080f147874767a146b7c686c7c6a6d6a795f5858175e564f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0c35214d4241213d3d3a214d41434f215e495d59495f585f4c6a6d6d226b637a">[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 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0205, dated October 9, 
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-2016-6900.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(4) and (m)(5) of this AD.

(m) 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 
June 10, 2016 (81 FR 27298).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated 
June 18, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1456, Revision 01, dated 
May 15, 2012.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, Revision 01, dated 
May 15, 2012.
    (4) 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#d6b7b5b5b9a3b8a2f8b7bfa4a1b9a4a2befbb3b7a596b7bfa4b4a3a5f8b5b9bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="452426262a302b316b242c37322a37312d6820243605242c372730366b262a28">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet: 
<a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</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 June 2, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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