AD 2016-25-08

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 242 (Friday, December 16, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 90964-90969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-29249]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4228; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-107-AD; 
Amendment 39-18734; AD 2016-25-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-13-12 for 
all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2014-
13-12 required identifying the part number and serial number of each 
passenger oxygen container, replacing the oxygen generator manifold of 
any affected oxygen container with a serviceable manifold, performing 
an operational check of the manual mask release, and doing corrective 
actions if necessary. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2014-
13-12, and requires replacing the oxygen generator manifold of any 
affected DAe oxygen container with a serviceable manifold. This AD was 
prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the oxygen generator 
manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses during installation 
onto the generator outlets. We are issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 20, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 20, 
2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
September 9, 2014 (79 FR 45317, August 5, 2014).

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#abcac8c8c4dec5df85cac2d9dcc4d9dfc386cecad8ebcac2d9c9ded885c8c4c6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d3b2b0b0bca6bda7fdb2baa1a4bca1a7bbfeb6b2a093b2baa1b1a6a0fdb0bcbe">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet 
<a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
    For B/E AEROSPACE service information identified in this final 
rule, contact BE Aerospace Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 23560 
L[uuml]beck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093-2976; fax (49) 451 4093-
4488.
    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-
4228.

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-
4228; 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 2014-13-12, Amendment 39-17888 (79 FR 45317, 
August 5, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-12''). AD 2014-13-12 applied to all 
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2016 (81 FR 14990). The 
NPRM was prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the oxygen 
generator manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses during 
installation onto the generator outlets. The NPRM proposed to continue 
to require identifying the part number and

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serial number of each passenger oxygen container, replacing the oxygen 
generator manifold of any affected oxygen container with a serviceable 
manifold, and performing an operational check of the manual mask 
release, and doing corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM also 
proposed to require replacing the oxygen generator manifold of any 
affected DAe oxygen container with a serviceable manifold. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct nonserviceable oxygen generator 
manifolds, which could reduce or block the oxygen supply and result in 
injury to passengers when oxygen supply is needed.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0208, dated September 16, 2014 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:

    During production of passenger oxygen containers, the 
manufacturer, B/E Aerospace, detected some silicon particles inside 
the oxygen generator manifolds. Investigation revealed that those 
particles (chips) had chafed from the mask hoses during installation 
onto the generator outlets. It was discovered that a defective mask 
hose installation device had caused the chafing.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce or 
block the oxygen supply, possibly resulting in injury to passengers 
when oxygen supply is needed.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2011-
0167 to require the identification and modification of the affected 
oxygen container assemblies. That [EASA] AD also prohibited the 
installation of the affected containers on any aeroplane as 
replacement parts. It was subsequently established that Models A318-
121 and A318-122 were missing from the Applicability of the [EASA] 
AD, and clarification was necessary regarding the affected 
containers.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2012-0083 [which corresponds to FAA 
AD 2014-13-12], retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2011-0167, 
which was superseded, expanded the Applicability by adding two 
aeroplane models, and provided clarity by providing a list of 
affected passenger oxygen containers.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was found that the affected 
containers have not only been marked with company name B/E 
Aerospace, as was specified, but also, for a brief period, with the 
former company name DAe Systems.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0083, which is superseded, and expands 
the affected group of containers to include those that have the name 
``DAe Systems'' on the identification plate.
    This [EASA] AD also clearly separates the serial number (s/n) 
groups of containers into those manufactured by B/E Aerospace and 
those manufactured by DAe Systems, for which additional compliance 
time is provided.

    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-
4228.

Comments

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

Request To Revise Compliance Time

    United Airlines (UAL) requested that we revise the compliance time 
for DAe Systems units from within ``2,500 flight cycles, or 3,750 
flight hours, or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective 
date of this AD,'' to within ``5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight 
hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of 
this AD.'' UAL stated that this would make both units have the same 
compliance time. UAL explained that it has inspected 97 out of 152 
airplanes in compliance with AD 2014-13-12, and due to the new 
requirements in the NPRM, it will have to re-start the inspection for 
the entire UAL Model A319/A320 fleet.
    We do not agree with UAL's request. As allowed by the phrase 
``unless already done'' in paragraph (f) of this AD, if the inspection 
required by this AD has already been accomplished, this AD does not 
require that action to be repeated. The EASA, as the State of Design 
Authority for Airbus products, has determined this AD's compliance 
times based on the overall risk to the fleet, including the severity of 
the failure and the likelihood of the failure's occurrence. We are 
unaware of any information or data that would substantiate the 
compliance time change that UAL has requested. UAL did not provide any 
substantiation to support its request. The EASA works closely with 
Airbus to ensure that all appropriate actions are taken at the 
appropriate times to mitigate risk to the fleet to meet our collective 
safety goals. Under the provisions of paragraph (q)(1) of this AD, we 
will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance 
time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the change 
would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this 
AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment 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 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.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    B/E AEROSPACE has issued Service Bulletins 1XCXX-0100-35-005 and 
22CXX-0100-35-003, both Revision 2, both dated July 10, 2014. The 
service information describes procedures for replacement of the oxygen 
generator manifold. These service bulletins are distinct since they 
apply to different products.
    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 22 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-13-12, and retained in this AD take 
about 6 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 were required by AD 2014-13-12 is $510 per product.
    We also estimate that it takes about 6 work-hours 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 $11,220, or $510 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

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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) 
2014-13-12, Amendment 39-17888 (79 FR 45317, August 5, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

2016-25-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-18734; Docket No. FAA-2016-4228; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-107-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 20, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-13-12, Amendment 39-17888 (79 FR 45317, 
August 5, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 
airplanes.
    (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, -233, and -271 
airplanes.
    (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the 
oxygen generator manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses 
during installation onto the generator outlets. We are issuing this 
AD to detect and correct nonserviceable oxygen generator manifolds, 
which could reduce or block the oxygen supply and result in injury 
to passengers when oxygen supply is needed.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Part Number and Serial Number Identification, With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2014-13-12, with no changes. Within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 
flight hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs first after September 
9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-13-12), identify the part 
number and serial number of each passenger oxygen container. A 
review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this 
identification if the part number and serial number of the oxygen 
container can be conclusively determined from that review.

(h) Retained Replacement, Check, and Repair, With Paragraph (h)(5) and 
Note 1 to Paragraph (h) of AD 2014-13-12 Removed, and Revised Repair 
Instructions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2014-13-12, with paragraph (h)(5) and Note 1 to paragraph (h) of AD 
2014-13-12 removed, and revised repair instructions. If the part 
number of the passenger oxygen container is listed in paragraph 
(h)(1) of this AD and the serial number of the passenger oxygen 
container is listed in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: Within the 
compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, do the 
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(3) and (h)(4) of this AD, except 
as provided by paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(7) of this AD.
    (1) (Type I: 15 and 22 minutes) 12C15Lxxxxx0100, 
12C15Rxxxxx0100, 13C15Lxxxxx0100, 13C15Rxxxxx0100, 14C15Lxxxxx0100, 
14C15Rxxxxx0100, 12C22Lxxxxx0100, 12C22Rxxxxx0100, 13C22Lxxxxx0100, 
13C22Rxxxxx0100, 14C22Lxxxxx0100, and 14C22Rxxxxx0100; and (Type II: 
15 and 22 minutes) 22C15Lxxxxx0100, 22C15Rxxxxx0100, 
22C22Lxxxxx0100, and 22C22Rxxxxx0100.
    (2) ARBA-0000 to ARBA-9999 inclusive, ARBB-0000 to ARBB-9999 
inclusive, ARBC-0000 to ARBC-9999 inclusive, ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999 
inclusive, ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999 inclusive, BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999 
inclusive, BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999 inclusive, BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999 
inclusive, BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999 inclusive, and BEBM-0000 to BEBM-
9999 inclusive.
    (3) Replace the oxygen generator manifold of any affected oxygen 
passenger container with a serviceable manifold, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (4) Do an operational check of the manual mask release, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011. If the operational 
check fails, before further flight, repair the manual mask release, 
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).

(i) Retained Exceptions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (i) of AD 
2014-13-12, with no changes.
    (1) Oxygen containers that meet the conditions specified in 
paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD are compliant with the 
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (i) Oxygen containers Type I having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been modified prior to 
September 9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-13-12), as 
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 1, dated December 15, 
2012.
    (ii) Oxygen containers Type II having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been modified prior to 
September 9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-13-12), as 
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 1, dated December 20, 
2011.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has not been embodied in production do not have 
to comply with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD, unless 
an oxygen container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number listed in paragraph (h)(2) of 
this AD has been installed since the airplane's first flight.
    (3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has been embodied in production and which are 
not listed by model and manufacturer serial number in Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are not subject to the 
requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, unless an oxygen 
container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD 
and having a serial number listed in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD has 
been installed since the airplane's first flight.
    (4) Model A319 airplanes that are equipped with a gaseous oxygen 
system for passengers, installed in production with Airbus

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Modification 33125, do not have the affected passenger oxygen 
containers installed. Unless these airplanes have been modified in 
service (no approved Airbus modification exists), the requirements 
of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD do not apply to these 
airplanes.
    (5) Airplanes that have already been inspected prior to the 
effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 
29, 2011, must be inspected and, depending on the findings, 
corrected, within the compliance time defined in paragraph (g) of 
this AD, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, 
except as specified in paragraph (i)(6) of this AD.
    (6) Airplanes on which the passenger oxygen container has been 
replaced before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are compliant with the requirements 
of the paragraph (h) of this AD for that passenger oxygen container.
    (7) The requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD apply 
only to passenger oxygen containers that are Design A, as defined in 
figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD.
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    Note 1 to figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD:  Figure 1 is 
a reproduction of material from EASA AD 2012-0083, dated May 16, 
2012. The words ``Appendix 1 of this AD'' in this figure refer to 
Appendix 1 of EASA AD 2012-0083, dated May 16, 2012.


    Note 2 to figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD:  For ``Design 
A,'' the placard on the passenger oxygen container test button is as 
described in ``Picture A'' in figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this 
AD. The mask configuration (``ZZ'' in ``Picture A'') is a number, 
and the test button is as shown in ``Picture B.''

(j) Retained Parts Installation Limitations, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2014-13-12, with no changes. As of September 9, 2014 (the effective 
date of AD 2014-13-12), no person may install an oxygen container 
having a part number specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and 
having a serial number specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, on 
any airplane, unless the container has been modified in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of any of the service 
information specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this 
AD, as applicable.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (2) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
1, dated December 15, 2012.
    (3) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
1, dated December 20, 2011.

(k) New Requirement of This AD: Identification of Oxygen Containers

    At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) 
of this AD: Identify the part number and serial number of each 
passenger oxygen container. A review of airplane maintenance records 
is acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number and 
serial number of the oxygen container can be conclusively determined 
from that review.
    (1) For units with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the identification 
plate: Within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24 
months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For units with ``DAe Systems'' on the identification plate: 
Within 2,500 flight cycles, or 3,750 flight hours, or 12 months, 
whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.

(l) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of Oxygen Containers

    If a passenger oxygen container has a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and a serial number listed in paragraph 
(m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD: At the applicable time specified in 
paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD, do the actions specified in 
paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Replace the oxygen generator manifold of any affected oxygen 
container with a serviceable manifold, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, 
dated March 29, 2011.
    (2) Do an operational check of the manual mask release, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011. If the operational 
check fails, before further flight, repair the manual mask release, 
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's 
EASA DOA.
    (3) Check if the part number of the passenger oxygen container 
is listed in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, 
Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014; or B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 
22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014, as applicable. 
If the part number is not listed in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 
1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014; or B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014; 
within the compliance time specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) 
of this AD, repair the passenger oxygen container using a method 
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.

(m) New Requirement of This AD: Part Numbers and Serial Numbers for the 
Parts Affected by Paragraph (l) of This AD Requirements

    Affected parts for the actions required by paragraph (l) of this 
AD are identified in paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD.
    (1) For oxygen containers with ``DAe Systems'' on the 
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in 
paragraphs (h)(1) of this AD, where part number ``xxxxx'' stands for 
any alphanumerical value, and a serial number identified in 
paragraphs (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(vi) of this AD.
    (i) ARBA-0000 to ARBA-9999 inclusive.
    (ii) ARBB-0000 to ARBB-9999 inclusive.
    (iii) ARBC-0000 to ARBC-9999 inclusive.
    (iv) ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999 inclusive.
    (v) ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999 inclusive.
    (vi) BEBE-0000 to BEBE-9999 inclusive.
    (2) For oxygen containers with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the 
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in 
paragraphs (h)(1) of this AD, where part number ``xxxxx'' stands for 
any alphanumerical value, and a serial number identified in 
paragraphs (m)(2)(i) through (m)(2)(v) of this AD.
    (i) BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999 inclusive.
    (ii) BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999 inclusive.
    (iii) BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999 inclusive.
    (iv) BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999 inclusive.
    (v) BEBM-0000 to BEBM-9999 inclusive.

(n) New Requirement of This AD: Exceptions

    (1) Oxygen containers that meet the conditions specified in 
paragraph (n)(1)(i) or (n)(1)(ii) of this AD are compliant with the 
requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (i) Oxygen containers Type I having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2), as applicable, of this AD, that have 
been modified prior to the effective date of this AD, as specified 
in the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 
1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 1, dated December 15, 2012; or B/E 
Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 2, dated July 
10, 2014.
    (ii) Oxygen containers Type II having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, as applicable, that have been 
modified prior to the effective date of this AD, as specified in the 
Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-
0100-35-003, Revision 1, dated December 20, 2011; or B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has not been embodied in production do not have 
to comply with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD, unless 
an oxygen container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number listed in paragraph (m)(1) or 
(m)(2) of this AD, as applicable, of this AD has been installed 
since the airplane's first flight.
    (3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has been embodied in production and which are 
not listed by model and manufacturer serial number in Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are not subject to the 
requirements of paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD, unless an oxygen 
container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD 
and having a serial number listed in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of 
this AD, as applicable, of this AD has been installed since the 
airplane's first flight.
    (4) Model A319 airplanes that are equipped with a gaseous oxygen 
system for passengers, installed in production with Airbus 
Modification 33125, do not have the affected passenger oxygen 
containers installed. Unless these airplanes have been modified in 
service (no approved Airbus modification exists), the requirements 
of paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD do not apply to these 
airplanes.
    (5) Airplanes that have already been inspected prior to the 
effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 
29, 2011, must be inspected and, depending on the findings, 
corrected, within the compliance time defined in paragraphs (k)(1) 
and (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable, as required by paragraph (l) 
of this AD, as applicable, except as specified in paragraph (n)(6) 
of this AD.
    (6) Airplanes on which the passenger oxygen container has been 
replaced before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
35A1047, dated March 29, 2011, are compliant with the requirements 
of the paragraph (l) of this AD for that passenger oxygen container.
    (7) The requirements of paragraphs (k) and (l) of this AD apply 
only to passenger oxygen containers that are Design A, as defined in 
figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD.

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(o) New Requirement of This AD: Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an 
oxygen container having a part number specified in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number specified in paragraph (m)(1) 
or (m)(2) of this AD, as applicable, on any airplane, unless the 
container has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of any of the service information specified in 
paragraph (o)(1), (o)(2), or (o)(3) of this AD, as applicable to the 
oxygen container part number.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (2) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (3) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.

(p) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of 
AD 2014-13-12, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for 
the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions 
were performed before September 9, 2014 (the effective date of AD 
2014-13-12) using the service information specified in paragraph 
(p)(1)(i) or (p)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable to the oxygen 
container part number.
    (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, dated 
March 14, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, dated 
March 17, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraphs (l)(3) and (o) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using the service 
information specified in paragraph (p)(2)(i) or (p)(2)(ii) of this 
AD, as applicable to the oxygen container part number.
    (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
1, dated December 15, 2012, which was incorporated by reference in 
AD 2014-13-12.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
1, dated December 20, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in 
AD 2014-13-12.

(q) 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#70495d313e3d5d4141465d313d3f335d2235212535232423301611115e171f06"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="162f3b57585b3b2727203b575b59553b44534743534542455670777738717960">[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 2014-13-12, are approved 
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) through 
(j) 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.

(r) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0208, dated September 16, 
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-2016-4228.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (s)(5), (s)(6), and (s)(7) of this AD.

(s) 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 
January 20, 2017.
    (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
2, dated July 10, 2014.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
September 9, 2014 (79 FR 45317, August 5, 2014).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
1, dated December 15, 2012.
    (iii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
1, dated December 20, 2011.
    (5) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact 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#2f4e4c4c405a415b014e465d58405d5b47024a4e5c6f4e465d4d5a5c014c4042"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b6a6868647e657f256a62797c64797f63266e6a784b6a6279697e7825686466">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
    (6) For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this AD, 
contact BE Aerospace Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 23560 
L[uuml]beck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093-2976; fax (49) 451 
4093-4488.
    (7) 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.
    (8) 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 November 25, 2016.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-29249 Filed 12-15-16; 8:45 am]
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