AD 2017-20-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-113 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-114 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-115 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-132 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-133 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-213 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Unexpected thrust increase leading to an unstable approach performed using the current flight management and guidance computer (FMGC) standard.
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Required Actions
Identify potentially affected FMGCs, replace any affected FMGC, and install applicable concurrent actions including certain FMGCs, wiring, display management computers, and operational program configuration disks.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, - 232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, - 213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a runway excursion due to an unexpected thrust increase leading to an unstable approach performed using the current flight management and guidance computer (FMGC) standard. This AD requires identification of potentially affected FMGCs, replacement of any affected FMGC, and applicable concurrent actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 11, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47084-47091]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2017-21224]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0624; Product Identifier 2016-NM-135-AD; Amendment
39-19067; AD 2017-20-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -
232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -
213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a runway
excursion due to an unexpected thrust increase leading to an unstable
approach performed using the current flight management and guidance
computer (FMGC) standard. This AD requires identification of
potentially affected FMGCs, replacement of any affected FMGC, and
applicable concurrent actions. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 15, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 15,
2017.
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#177674747862796339767e65607865637f3a72766457767e657562643974787a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7d6d4d4d8c2d9c399d6dec5c0d8c5c3df9ad2d6c4f7d6dec5d5c2c499d4d8da">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet
<a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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-2017-
0624.
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-2017-
0624; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A319
series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and
-232 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 29,
2017 (82 FR 29440) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a runway
excursion due to an unexpected thrust increase leading to an unstable
approach performed using the current FMGC standard. The NPRM proposed
to require identification of potentially affected FMGCs, replacement of
any affected FMGC, and applicable concurrent actions. We are issuing
this AD to prevent unstable approaches due to an unexpected thrust
increase, which could result in reduced
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controllability of the airplane and runway excursions.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0122, dated June 21, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A319
series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and
232 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Following an instrument landing system (ILS) approach, during
night, in rainy condition, an A321 aeroplane experienced a
longitudinal runway excursion. Investigation revealed that the
approach was not stabilized with an overspeed of 19 knots (kts) over
the runway threshold, followed by a long flare (18 seconds) with
touchdown far behind the touchdown zone. The aeroplane exited the
runway at 75 kts and came to rest around 300 meters beyond the end
of the runway. During the final approach, at 150 feet Radio
Altimeter (RA) altitude, the corrected airspeed of the aeroplane was
165 kts (24 kts overspeed). Auto thrust (ATHR) commanded a transient
N1 increase up to 70% due to the ATHR speed Mach control law.
The ATHR system on A320 family aeroplane was designed to
maintain accurately the aircraft speed/Mach to speed/Mach target by
commanding the thrust, featuring also a trade-off at low altitude
between thrust corrections to maintain speed equal to speed target
and too large thrust corrections destabilizing the aircraft
trajectory near the ground. The conclusions of the investigations
were that the main contributor to this runway excursion was a non-
stabilized approach not followed by a go-around. ATHR misbehaviour
in case of large overspeed led to an unexpected thrust increase,
which is considered as a contributor to the long flare.
This ATHR characteristic, reported as ``Spurious thrust increase
during approach,'' was initially found in 1996 and a modification
was developed and introduced in Flight Guidance (FG) 2G standard
``C8 or I8'' (C for CFM engines and I for IAE engines) in 2001.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus introduced a programme to
encourage operators to replace the FMGC Legacy with the FMGC
equipped with Flight Management System type 2 (FMS2) and FG
standard, which introduces additional operational capabilities,
including Runway Overrun Protection System/Runway Overrun Warning
(ROPS/ROW) and Autopilot/Traffic Collision Avoidance System (AP/
TCAS). It was determined that the ROPS, in a scenario similar to the
one described above, would have triggered a <<RUNWAY TOO SHORT>>
aural alert before touchdown. Information was made available through
Airbus Service Information Letter (SIL) 22-039 (later superseded by
Word In Service Experience (WISE) In Service Information
22.83.00003), and EASA published Safety Information Bulletin (SIB)
2013-19, recommending the FMGC upgrade.
Since EASA SIB was published, it was determined that many
operators have chosen not to implement the optional upgrade that
improves the ATHR behaviour.
More recently, prompted by a recommendation from the BEA (Bureau
d'Enqu[ecirc]tes et d'Analyses pour la s[eacute]curit[eacute] de
l'aviation civile) of France, to reduce the risk of further runway
excursions due to uninterrupted unstable approaches performed with
the legacy FMGC standard, EASA decided to require installation of at
least the first version of the FMS2 and associated FG for legacy
aeroplanes.
DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile]
France issued AD 1999-411-140(B)R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2000-12-13, Amendment 39-11791 (65 FR 37845, June 19, 2000) (``AD
2000-12-13'')] and AD 1998-226-119(B)R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD
98-19-08, Amendment 39-10750 (63 FR 50503, September 22, 1998)] to
address different unsafe conditions, requiring to install a certain
previous FMGC standard that may be susceptible to the ``Spurious
thrust increase during approach''.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD * * * requires
replacement of the affected FMGC units with upgraded units [and
applicable concurrent actions].
Concurrent actions include the installation of certain FMGCs,
wiring, display management computers, wiring associated with pin
programming, and applicable operational program configuration disks.
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-2017-
0624.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comment received. Air Line Pilots
Association, International supported the NPRM.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered 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
Airbus has issued the following service information, which
describes procedures for replacement of any affected FMGC with a
serviceable FMGC. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane configurations.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1090, Revision 11, dated
July 20, 2004.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1103, Revision 04, dated
March 12, 2004.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1116, Revision 04, dated
March 29, 2004.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1152, Revision 03, dated
February 18, 2005.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1243, Revision 05, dated
May 31, 2010.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1519, Revision 02, dated
December 21, 2015.
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 1,032 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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Inspection............................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $87,720
hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements.
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On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement................................ 9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $765. $30,000 $30,765
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-20-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-19067; Docket No. FAA-2017-0624;
Product Identifier 2016-NM-135-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 15, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2000-12-13, Amendment 39-11791 (65 FR 37845,
June 19, 2000) (``AD 2000-12-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto Flight.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a runway excursion due to an
unexpected thrust increase leading to an unstable approach performed
using the current flight management and guidance computer (FMGC)
standard. We are issuing this AD to prevent unstable approaches due
to an unexpected thrust increase, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane and runway excursions.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection and Replacement of Affected FMGC
(1) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD:
Inspect the FMGC to determine if any FMGC with an affected part
number identified in Figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (j) of this AD is installed. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of inspecting the FMGC,
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the
part number of the FMGC can be conclusively identified from that
review.
(2) If any affected FMGC with an affected part number identified
in Figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1), (h)(2), and (j) of
this AD is found during any inspection or review required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Within 36 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace the FMGC with a serviceable FMGC having a
part number that is not identified in Figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), (h)(1), (h)(2), and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions and paragraph 1.B. (concurrent actions)
of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs
(g)(2)(i) through (g)(2)(vi) of this AD, or using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch,
FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). Refer to Figure 2 to paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD and Figure 3 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD for
the lists of approved eligible FMGCs certified as of the effective
date of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1090, Revision 11, dated
July 20, 2004 (installation of FMGC part number (P/N) C13042BA01).
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1103, Revision 04, dated
March 12, 2004 (installation of FMGC P/N C13043AA01).
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1116, Revision 04, dated
March 29, 2004 (installation of FMGC P/N C13043BA01).
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1152, Revision 03, dated
February 18, 2005 (installation of FMGC P/N C13043AA02).
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1243, Revision 05, dated May
31, 2010 (installation of FMGC P/N C13043BA04).
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1519, Revision 02, dated
December 21, 2015 (installation of FMGC P/N C13207CA00).
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(h) Unaffected Airplanes
(1) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 31896 or Airbus
Modification 31897 has been embodied in production is not affected
by the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it is
conclusively determined that no FMGC with an affected part number
identified in Figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1), (h)(2),
and (j) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since the
date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the
original export certificate of airworthiness. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable to make this determination
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the
part number of the FMGC can be conclusively identified from that
review.
(2) An airplane on which the actions specified in paragraph
(g)(2) have been done before the effective date of this AD is not
affected by the requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD, provided
it is conclusively determined that no FMGC with an affected part
number identified in Figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (j) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since
accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable to make this
determination provided those records can be relied upon for that
purpose and the part number of the FMGC can be conclusively
identified from that review.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
Installation of an FMGC standard approved after the effective
date of this AD on any airplane, is acceptable for compliance with
the actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, provided the
conditions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD are
accomplished.
(1) The software and hardware standard, as applicable, must be
approved by the
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Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(2) The installation must be accomplished using airplane
modification instructions approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane an FMGC with an affected part number identified in
Figure 1 to paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1), (h)(2), and (j) of
this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information
identified in Figure 4 to paragraph (k) of this AD.
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(l) Terminating Action for Other ADs
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD, and, as applicable, paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, terminates all
requirements of AD 2000-12-13.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 manager of the International Section, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e1d8cca0afacccd0d0d7cca0acaea2ccb3a4b0b4a4b2b5b2a1878080cf868e97"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b58c98f4fbf89884848398f4f8faf698e7f0e4e0f0e6e1e6f5d3d4d49bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>.
Before using
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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.
(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
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0122, dated June 21, 2016,
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-2017-0624.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone
425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1090, Revision 11, dated
July 20, 2004.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1103, Revision 04, dated
March 12, 2004.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1116, Revision 04, dated
March 29, 2004.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1152, Revision 03, dated
February 18, 2005.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1243, Revision 05, dated May
31, 2010.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-22-1519, Revision 02, dated
December 21, 2015.
(3) 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#69080a0a061c071d4708001b1e061b1d01440c081a2908001b0b1c1a470a0604"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="610002020e140f154f000813160e1315094c040012210008130314124f020e0c">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(5) 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
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 20, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-21224 Filed 10-10-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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