AD 2018-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A318-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A318-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| 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 | 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 | A321-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A321-112 | 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 |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD during ground operations. Investigation results confirmed that in all cases the fan cowls were opened prior to the flight and were not correctly re-secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it was then not detected that the FCD[s] were not properly latched. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of a FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground.
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Required Actions
Modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs. Installation of a placard. Flights, for a time period not to exceed 10 days, when one or both engine FCD keys or the placard are damaged or missing. Alternate key stowage location in the flight deck and installation of a placard for identification of the stowage location, provided the keys can be consistently retrieved from that flight deck location. Installation of a new part using procedures that are approved in the specified manner.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. FCDs with certain part numbers (P/Ns), which are identified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD, as "Old P/N".
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, - 114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD during ground operations. This AD requires modification and re- identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs. This AD also requires installation of a placard. 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)(4) of this AD,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9692-9697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04265]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9074; Product Identifier 2016-NM-097-AD; Amendment
39-19213; AD 2018-05-04]
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 A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -
114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes
equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD
during ground operations. This AD requires modification and re-
identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs. This AD also requires
installation of a placard. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 11, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 11,
2018.
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#046567676b716a702a656d76736b76706c2961657744656d766671772a676b69"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315052525e445f451f505843465e4345591c545042715058435344421f525e5c">[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, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. 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-
9074.
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-
9074; 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, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus
Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114,
and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model
A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The SNPRM published in
the Federal Register on September 27, 2017 (82 FR 44974) (``the
SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2016 (81
FR 65980) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of engine
FCD losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator
failure to close the FCD during ground operations. The NPRM proposed to
require modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain
FCDs. The NPRM also proposed to require installation of a placard. The
SNPRM proposed to add airplanes to the applicability and expand the
list of affected FCD part numbers. We are issuing this AD to prevent
in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible consequent damage to 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 2016-0257, dated December 16, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115
airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214, airplanes; and Model A321-
111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses were reported on aeroplanes equipped
with CFM56 engines. Investigation results confirmed that in all
cases the fan cowls were opened prior to the flight and were not
correctly re-secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it was then
not detected that the FCD[s] were not properly latched.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-
flight loss of a FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
and/or injury to persons on the ground.
Prompted by these events, new FCD front latch and keeper
assembly were developed, having a specific key necessary to un-latch
the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless the FCD front latch is
safely closed. The key, after removal, must be stowed in the flight
deck at a specific location, as instructed in the applicable
Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Applicable Flight Crew Operating
Manuals have been amended accordingly. After modification, the FCD
is identified with a different Part Number (P/N). Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A320-71-1068 to provide the modification
instructions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0069 to require
modification and re-identification of [affected] FCD[s] [or
replacement of affected FCDs].
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After that [EASA] AD was published, FCD P/N 238-0301-509 was
identified as missing in the list of affected FCD P/N[s] provided in
the [EASA] AD.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirement of EASA AD 2016-0069, which is superseded, and expands
the list of affected FCD P/N[s].
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-
9074.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment. In addition to its general
agreement with the proposed requirement to implement the new latches on
the FCDs, Delta Airlines (Delta) provided the following comments on the
SNPRM.
Request To Specify Which FCDs Require Modification
Delta requested that we specify which FCDs need to be modified by
listing the affected FCD serial numbers in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3)
of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM). Delta stated that Airbus confirmed
that only a specific set of serial numbers is affected.
We acknowledge that Delta provided additional information from
Airbus regarding certain FCD serial numbers. However, Delta did not
provide substantiation that only the FCDs with those serial numbers are
subject to the identified unsafe condition. The State of Design
Authority (EASA) and Airbus have determined that FCDs with certain part
numbers (P/Ns), which are identified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (k) of this AD, as ``Old P/N,'' rather than the serial numbers
that Airbus provided to Delta, are affected by the unsafe condition. If
an operator can provide substantiation that certain FCDs may be
exempted from the AD requirements based on having a type design which
mitigates the risk and provides an adequate level of safety, they may
apply for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the
procedures in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. We have not changed this AD
in this regard.
Request To Remove Requirement for Placard Installation
Delta requested that we remove the proposed requirement to install
a placard at the applicable location specified in paragraph (g)(2) of
the proposed AD (in the SNPRM). Delta noted that FCD keys are
considered ground support equipment by Airbus and are routinely stored
at ground operating stations. Delta suggested that since FCD keys are
not required to be stored on an airplane, requiring a placard where the
keys may or may not be located creates an undue regulatory burden on
operators. Delta pointed out that if the placard was missing from an
airplane, that airplane would be out of compliance and could not be
operated. Delta added that Airbus has indicated that the placard and
key locations are not safety related.
We partially agree with the commenter's request. We agree that the
proposed placard requirements were too stringent. However, we have
determined that some means of advising the flight and maintenance crews
of the location of the FCD keys is necessary. We have revised paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD to allow flights, for a time period not to exceed 10
days, when one or both engine FCD keys or the placard are damaged or
missing. We have also revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to allow an
alternate key stowage location in the flight deck and installation of a
placard for identification of the stowage location, provided the keys
can be consistently retrieved from that flight deck location.
Request To Remove Reference to Certain Instructions for Installing
Replacement FCDs
Delta requested that the alternative actions in paragraphs (h) and
(l)(2) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to install replacement FCDs
using instructions ``. . . approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA)'' be removed from the proposed AD
(in the SNPRM). Delta claimed that the safety issue being addressed is
the latching of the FCDs, not their installation. Delta noted that the
SNPRM would allow on-wing work on FCDs that were installed as specified
in the airplane maintenance manual (AMM), and suggested that same
method should be acceptable for installing a new or modified FCD. Delta
requested that either the requirement to use ``approved'' instructions
be removed or the term ``approved'' be changed to allow a method
``accepted'' by the FAA; EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA, which would allow
operators to use procedures in the existing AMM. Delta requested that
if this change is not made, the ``Costs of Compliance'' section of this
AD be updated to reflect the $3,555 Airbus would charge Delta to
approve the existing AMM procedure for the actions specified in
paragraphs (h) and (l)(2) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM).
We disagree with the commenter's request. Installation of a new
part using procedures that are not approved in the specified manner
might result in an inadvertent introduction of an unsafe condition. We
have coordinated with Airbus and EASA and agreed that the installation
must be done in accordance with the approved methods specified in
paragraphs (h) and (l)(2) of this AD. In addition, we recognize that in
accomplishing the requirements of any AD, operators might incur
``incidental'' costs in addition to the ``direct'' costs that are
reflected in the cost analysis presented in the AD. However, the cost
analysis in ADs typically does not include incidental costs. We have
not changed this AD in this regard.
Change to Applicability
In paragraph (c)(2) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM), we
inadvertently included Airbus Model A320-216 airplanes. We did not
intend to include Model A320-216 airplanes in the applicability of this
AD because the MCAI was already added to the required airworthiness
action list (RAAL) for Model A320-216 airplanes. We have removed Model
A320-216 airplanes from the applicability of this final rule.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously, and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated
April 28, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the left-hand and right-hand FCDs on engines 1 and 2;
installing a placard; and re-identifying both the left-hand and right-
hand FCDs with a new part number. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
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or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 400 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S.
operators
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Modification, placard Up to 11 work- $9,730 $10,665 (for two engines).......... $4,266,000
installation, and re- hours x $85 per
identification (or hour = $935.
replacement) of FCD.
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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):
2018-05-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-19213; Docket No. FAA-2016-9074;
Product Identifier 2016-NM-097-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 11, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD)
losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator
failure to close the FCD during ground operations. We are issuing
this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible
consequent damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification of Affected FCDs
Within 35 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish
concurrently the actions in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of
this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated April 28,
2016.
(1) Modify the left-hand and right-hand FCDs on engines 1 and 2
that have an old part number (``Old P/N''), as applicable, as
specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this
AD.
(2) Install a placard on the box located at the bottom of the
120-volt unit (120 VU) panel, or at the bottom of the coat stowage,
as applicable to airplane configuration. Revenue flights with one or
both FCD keys missing from the stowage location in the flight deck,
or the placard missing or damaged, are permitted for a period not to
exceed 10 days. An alternate key stowage location in the flight deck
and installation of a placard for identification of the stowage
location is permitted in accordance with the operator's FAA accepted
maintenance/inspection program, provided the keys can be
consistently retrieved from that flight deck location when needed.
(3) Re-identify the modified left-hand and right-hand FCDs with
the new part number (``New P/N''), as applicable, as specified in
table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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BILLING CODE 4910-13-C
(h) Optional Replacement of Affected FCDs With New Door Design
Replacing the FCDs having a P/N listed as ``Old P/N'' in table 1
to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD with the FCDs having
the corresponding P/Ns listed as ``New P/N'' in table 1 to
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of
this AD. The replacement must be done in accordance with
instructions 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).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(i) Compliance Information for Airplanes on Which Airbus Modification
157517 Is Embodied
Accomplishment of Airbus modification 157517 on an airplane in
production is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of this AD, provided that no FCD having
a part number identified as ``Old P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs
(g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD is installed on that airplane.
(j) Compliance Information for Airplanes on Which Airbus Modification
157519 or Modification 157521 Is Embodied
Accomplishment of Airbus modification 157519 or modification
157521 on an airplane in production is acceptable for compliance
with the requirements of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For any airplane with any FCD installed having a P/N
identified as ``Old P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i),
and (k) of this AD as of the effective date of this AD: No person
may install on an airplane a part number identified as ``Old P/N''
in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD after
accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD on that
airplane.
(2) For any airplane with only FCDs installed having P/Ns that
are identified as ``New P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (k) of this AD as of the effective date of this AD: No
person may install on any airplane a part number identified as ``Old
P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD as
of the effective date of this AD.
(l) Installation of Approved Parts
Installation on an airplane of a right-hand or left-hand FCD
having a part number approved after the effective date of this AD is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(3) of this AD for that airplane only, provided the
conditions specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are
met.
(1) The part number must be 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.
(2) The FCD installation must be accomplished in accordance with
airplane modification instructions 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.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-71-1068, Revision 00, dated December 18, 2015.
(n) 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 International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9fa6b2ded1d2b2aeaea9b2ded2d0dcb2cddacecadacccbccdff9fefeb1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f0c9ddb1bebdddc1c1c6ddb1bdbfb3dda2b5a1a5b5a3a4a3b0969191de979f86">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0257, dated December 16,
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-2016-9074.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) 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.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated
April 28, 2016.
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(ii) Reserved.
(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#335250505c465d471d525a41445c41475b1e56524073525a415146401d505c5e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="117072727e647f653f707863667e6365793c747062517078637364623f727e7c">[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, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(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
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 February 22, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-04265 Filed 3-6-18; 8:45 am]
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