AD 2016-20-12

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72507-72511]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24078]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5589; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-252-AD; 
Amendment 39-18678; AD 2016-20-12]
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) 2012-20-07 for 
certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 
2012-20-07 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations section 
(ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to 
incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems, and revising the 
maintenance program to incorporate revised fuel maintenance and 
inspection tasks. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or 
inspection program to incorporate revised fuel airworthiness 
limitations. This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside 
fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could 
result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective November 25, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 25, 
2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
November 21, 2012 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
December 14, 2009 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of August 
28, 2007 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007).

ADDRESSES: 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#650406060a100b114b040c17120a17110d4800041625040c170710164b060a08"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f6e6c6c607a617b216e667d78607d7b67226a6e7c4f6e667d6d7a7c216c6062">[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-
5589.

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

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and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5589; 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 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 to supersede AD 2012-20-07, Amendment 39-17213 (77 FR 63716, 
October 17, 2012) (``AD 2012-20-07''). AD 2012-20-07 applied to all 
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2016 (81 FR 22033). The 
NPRM was prompted by Airbus issuing more restrictive maintenance 
requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. The NPRM proposed to 
continue to require revising the ALS of the ICA to incorporate new 
limitations for fuel tank systems in accordance with the type design, 
and revising the maintenance program to incorporate revised fuel 
maintenance and inspection tasks. The NPRM also proposed to require 
revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate revised 
fuel airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the 
potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination 
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and 
consequent loss of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0260, dated December 5, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:

    Prompted by an accident * * *, the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA) published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 
(SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published 
interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. In response to these regulations, 
Airbus conducted a design review to develop Fuel Airworthiness 
Limitations (FAL) for Airbus A320 family aeroplanes.
    The FAL were specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL 
document ref. 95A.1931/05 at issue 04 for A318/A319/A320/A321 
aeroplanes. This document was approved by the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) and is now referenced in Airbus A318/A319/A320/
A321 ALS Part 5 to comply with EASA policy statement (EASA D2005/
CPRO).
    Failure to comply with items as identified in Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 ALS Part 5 could result in a fuel tank explosion and 
consequent loss of the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0155R1, which is superseded [and which 
corresponds to FAA AD 2012-20-07], and requires implementation of 
the new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or 
airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 
ALS Part 5 at Rev.01.
* * * * *

    The required action is revising the maintenance or inspection 
program to incorporate revised fuel airworthiness limitations. 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-2016-
5589.

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.

Support for the NPRM

    The Airline Pilots Association, International stated that it 
supports the intent of the NPRM.

Request To Clarify and Revise Applicability

    American Airlines (AAL) asked if airplanes with an operating 
certificate issued after the applicability date of July 19, 2014, in 
paragraph (c) of the NPRM, are excluded from the proposed requirements. 
AAL stated that it has received several Model A321 airplanes after July 
19, 2014, that have the fuel tank inerting system (FTIS) installed in 
production; AAL thinks the requirement to replace the air separation 
module (ASM) having P/N 2060017-102 every 27,000 flight hours and other 
tasks listed in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel 
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014 (``ALS part 
5 R01''), should apply to these airplanes. AAL requested that we revise 
the applicability by removing the July 19, 2014, date in paragraph (c) 
of the proposed AD and revising the applicability to be in sync with 
ALS part 5 R01.
    We partially agree with AAL's requests. We agree that clarification 
is necessary. AAL stated that, for airplanes with the FTIS installed, 
operators must incorporate the ALS associated with the system in 
accordance with ALS part 5 R01. However, we would like to reiterate the 
information stated in the preamble of the NPRM under ``Airworthiness 
Limitations Based on Type Design,'' which states that operators of 
airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original 
export certificate of airworthiness issued after July 19, 2014, must 
comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the 
approved type design. These airplanes are not subject to the 
requirements of this AD. Therefore, if an airplane's type design 
includes systems such as the FTIS, then the corresponding ALS specified 
as part of the approved type design should address those systems as 
appropriate, and must be incorporated into the maintenance/inspection 
programs. Therefore, we disagree with AAL's request to change the 
applicability of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Request To Remove Task Requirement

    AAL requested that we remove ``Task 470000-05-1'' from paragraph 
(j)(2) of the proposed AD because this is a one-time task, which AAL 
has completed.
    We do not agree with AAL's request. Even if the current U.S. 
registered fleet already complies with the requirements of ``Task 
470000-05-1'' in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, the requirement is still 
necessary to ensure that any affected airplane imported and placed on 
the U.S. register in the future complies as well. We have not changed 
this AD in this regard.

Request To Revise Service Information

    AAL requested that we revise paragraph (j)(2)(ii) of the proposed 
AD to include Airbus Service Bulletins A320-47-1025 and A320-47-1026, 
which apply to AAL's airplanes.
    We do not agree with AAL's request. AAL's suggested changes are for 
the retained requirements of AD 2012-20-07. Accomplishing the 
requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the retained 
requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD. Therefore, no change to this 
AD is needed in this regard.

Request To Revise Service Information

    AAL requested that we revise table 1 to paragraph (j)(4) of the 
proposed AD to include ASMs having P/N 2060017-

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103 to ensure that these parts are being tracked for removal every 
27,000 flight hours. AAL stated that 25 airplanes in its fleet are 
equipped with ASMs having P/N 2060017-103.
    We do not agree with AAL's request. The suggested changes are for 
the retained requirements of AD 2012-20-07. Adding additional 
requirements to the retained requirements could put operators out of 
compliance. As previously stated, incorporating the requirements of 
paragraph (l) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (j) 
of this AD. Therefore, no change to this AD is needed in this regard.

Request for Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Approval

    Spirit Airlines requested that we revise the NPRM to specify that 
AMOC ANM-116-16-248 is approved as a means of compliance for the 
actions proposed in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD. Spirit Airlines 
stated that this AMOC permits the use of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS 
Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 02, dated December 18, 
2015.
    We agree with Spirit Airlines that AMOC ANM-116-16-248 is approved 
as a method of compliance for the corresponding provisions of paragraph 
(i) of this AD. However, no change is necessary to this AD because 
paragraph (n)(1)(ii) of this AD already specifies that AMOCs approved 
previously for AD 2012-20-07 are approved as AMOCs for the 
corresponding provisions of this AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have 
determined that these 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.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel 
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014. The service 
information describes fuel system airworthiness limitations. 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 953 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2012-20-07 and retained in this AD take 
about 4 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions 
that are required by AD 2012-20-07 is $340 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $81,005, 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.

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) 
2012-20-07, Amendment 39-17213 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012), and 
adding the following new AD:

2016-20-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-18678; Docket No. FAA-2016-5589; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-252-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 25, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2012-20-07, Amendment 39-17213 (77 FR 63716, 
October 17, 2012) (``AD 2012-20-07'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with 
an original certificate of airworthiness or original export 
certificate of airworthiness issued on or before July 19, 2014.
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 
airplanes.
    (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic 
inspections.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by Airbus issuing more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside 
fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could 
result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

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(g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) To 
Incorporate Fuel Maintenance and Inspection Tasks, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2012-20-07, with no changes. For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, 
and Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes: Within 3 months after 
August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06, Amendment 39-
15135 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-15-06'')), revise the 
ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate 
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness 
Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, 
Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) on March 14, 2006), Section 1, ``Maintenance/
Inspection Tasks;'' or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness 
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008 
(approved by the EASA on December 19, 2008), Section 1, 
``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks.'' For all tasks identified in 
Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, 
Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008; 
the initial compliance times start from August 28, 2007 (the 
effective date of AD 2007-15-06), and the repetitive inspections 
must be accomplished thereafter at the intervals specified in 
Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, 
Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance on identifying the 
applicable sections of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane 
Maintenance Manual for accomplishing the tasks specified in Section 
1 ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated 
December 19, 2005; or Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008, can be found in 
Airbus Operator Information Telex (OIT) SE 999.0076/06, dated June 
20, 2006.

(h) Retained Revision of the ALS To Incorporate Critical Design 
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2012-20-07, with no changes. For Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 
airplanes, and Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes: Within 12 
months after August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06), 
revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to 
incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5--Fuel 
Airworthiness Limitations, dated February 28, 2006, as defined in 
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 
95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005 (approved by EASA on 
March 14, 2006), Section 2, ``Critical Design Configuration Control 
Limitations;'' or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness 
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008 
(approved by EASA on December 19, 2008), Section 2, ``Critical 
Design Configuration Control Limitations.''

(i) Retained Requirement of AD 2012-20-07: No Alternative Inspections, 
Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs, With New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of 
AD 2012-20-07, with new exception. Except as provided by paragraph 
(n)(1) of this AD: After accomplishing the actions specified in 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no alternative inspections, 
inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used.

(j) Retained Revision of the Maintenance Program, With Specific 
Delegation Approval Language in Paragraph (j)(4) of This AD

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2012-20-07, with specific delegation approval language in paragraph 
(j)(4) of this AD. Within 6 months after November 21, 2012 (the 
effective date of AD 2012-20-07): Revise the maintenance program to 
incorporate the new or revised tasks, life limits, and CDCCLs 
specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness 
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010, 
except as required in paragraph (j)(4) of this AD. The initial 
compliance times and intervals are stated in this ALS document, 
except as required in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, 
or within 6 months after November 21, 2012, whichever occurs later. 
For certain tasks, the compliance times depend on the pre-
modification and post-modification status of the airplane. 
Incorporating the requirements of this paragraph terminates the 
corresponding requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD 
only.
    (1) For airplanes for which the first flight occurred before 
August 28, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-15-06), the first 
accomplishment of Tasks 281800-01-1, Functional Check of Tank Vapour 
Seal and Vent Drain System; and 281800-02-1, Detailed Inspection of 
Vapour Seal; must be performed no later than 11 months after 
November 21, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-20-07).
    (2) The first accomplishment of Tasks 470000-01-1, Operational 
Check of Dual Flapper Shutoff Valves (DFSOV), Dual Flapper Check 
Valves and Nitrogen Enriched Air (NEA) Line for Leaks; 470000-02-1, 
Operational Check of Both Dual Flapper Check Valves for Leaks; 
470000-03-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check Valves for 
Reverse Flow and NEA Line for Leaks; 470000-04-1, Operational Check 
of Dual Flapper Check Valves for Reverse Flow; and 470000-05-1, 
Remove Air Separation Module (ASM) and Return to Vendor for Workshop 
Check; must be calculated, in accordance with paragraph (j)(2)(i) or 
(j)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) From the airplane first flight for airplanes on which Airbus 
modification 38062 or 38195 has been embodied in production.
    (ii) From the in-service installation of the fuel tank inerting 
system specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1001, Airbus 
Service Bulletin A320-47-1002, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1003, 
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1004, Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
47-1006, or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
    (3) Although Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness 
Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010, 
does not refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1006 and Airbus 
Service Bulletin A320-47-1007, the tasks apply as specified in 
paragraphs (j)(3)(i) through (j)(3)(iv) of this AD.
    (i) Tasks 470000-01-1, Operational Check of DFSOV, Dual Flapper 
Check Valves and NEA Line for Leaks; and 470000-02-1, Operational 
Check of Both Dual Flapper Check Valves for leaks; apply to 
airplanes that have previously accomplished the actions specified in 
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
    (ii) Task 470000-03-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check 
Valves for Reverse Flow and NEA Line for Leaks, applies to airplanes 
that have previously accomplished the actions specified in Airbus 
Service Bulletin A320-47-1006, and that have not accomplished the 
actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
    (iii) Task 470000-04-1, Operational Check of Dual Flapper Check 
Valves for Reverse Flow, applies to airplanes in post-modification 
38195 configuration and that have not accomplished the actions 
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007.
    (iv) Task 470000-05-1, Remove ASM and return to Vendor for 
Workshop Check, applies to airplanes that have previously 
accomplished the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
47-1007, and are in pre-modification 151529 configuration.
    (4) Replace each ASM identified in table 1 to paragraph (j)(4) 
of this AD in accordance with a method approved by either the 
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its delegated agent); or Airbus's EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA). The compliance time for the 
replacement is before the accumulation of 27,000 total flight hours 
(component time)--i.e., the life limitation.

    Note 2 to paragraph (j)(4) of this AD: Guidance for 
accomplishment of the removal and replacement of the ASM can be 
found in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual Task 
47-10-43-920-001-A, Air Separation Module Replacement.


         Table 1 to Paragraph (j)(4) of This AD--ASM Replacement
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            Affected airplane  configuration               ASM part No.
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Post-modification 38062.................................     2060017-101
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1002...............     2060017-101
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1004...............     2060017-101
Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1007...............     2060017-101
Post-modification 152033................................     2060017-102

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Post-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-47-1011...............     2060017-102
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(k) Retained Requirement: No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or 
CDCCLs, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2012-20-07, with no changes. Except as required by paragraph (l) of 
this AD, after accomplishing the revisions required by paragraph (j) 
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, 
and/or CDCCLs may be used other than those specified in Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated 
February 28, 2006, as defined in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel 
Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated 
August 26, 2010, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are 
approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.

(l) New Requirement of This AD: Revise the Maintenance or Inspection 
Program

    Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating 
the fuel airworthiness limitations (e.g., life limits, tasks, and 
CDCCLs, and associated thresholds and intervals) described in Airbus 
A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, 
Revision 01, dated July 9, 2014. The initial compliance times for 
the tasks are at the times specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 
ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated July 
9, 2014, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs later. Incorporating the requirements of this 
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) through (k) 
of this AD.

(m) New Requirement of This AD: No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or 
CDCCLs

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 
required by paragraph (l) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., 
inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, 
intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.

(n) 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#6b52462a2526465a5a5d462a26242846392e3a3e2e383f382b0d0a0a450c041d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="98a1b5d9d6d5b5a9a9aeb5d9d5d7dbb5caddc9cdddcbcccbd8fef9f9b6fff7ee">[email&#160;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 2012-20-07 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0260, dated December 5, 
2014, 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-2016-5589.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (p)(7) and (p)(8) of this AD.

(p) 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 
November 25, 2016.
    (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section 
(ALS) Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 01, dated 
July 9, 2014. The title page of this document does not contain the 
revision date. The remaining pages of this document do not include 
the revision level.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
November 21, 2012 (77 FR 63716, October 17, 2012).
    (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, 
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 4, dated August 26, 2010.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
December 14, 2009 (74 FR 62219, November 27, 2009).
    (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, 
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 2, dated July 8, 2008.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (6) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
August 28, 2007 (72 FR 40222, July 24, 2007).
    (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, 
Document 95A.1931/05, Issue 1, dated December 19, 2005.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (7) 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#bddcdeded2c8d3c993dcd4cfcad2cfc9d590d8dccefddcd4cfdfc8ce93ded2d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="69080a0a061c071d4708001b1e061b1d01440c081a2908001b0b1c1a470a0604">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
    (8) 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.
    (9) 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 September 28, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-24078 Filed 10-19-16; 8:45 am]
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