AD 2020-22-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-113 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-114 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-115 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-132 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A319-133 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-216 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fastener holes for any cracking, and repair if necessary, and inspect the emergency exit door structure for any cracking and repair if necessary, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0040R1.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -215, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-19 and AD 2004-25-02, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A320 series airplanes. AD 99-01-19 and AD 2004-25-02 required repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain areas of the fuselage, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2004-25-02 also provided an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD continues to require, for certain airplanes, repetitive inspections of the fastener holes for any cracking, and repair if necessary, and provides an optional terminating action for the fastener hole inspections. This AD also revises the applicability to include additional airplanes and requires, for all airplanes, inspections of the emergency exit door structure for any cracking and repair if necessary; as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD was prompted by a report that during full scale tests to support the Model A320 structure extended service goal (ESG) exercise, several cracks were found on both sides of the overwing emergency exit door cut-outs at fuselage section 15. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114,
-115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -
214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020-0040R1, dated June 16, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-
0040R1'').
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 217 (Monday, November 9, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 71240-71244]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2020-24642]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0451; Product Identifier 2020-NM-036-AD; Amendment
39-21302; AD 2020-22-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-19
and AD 2004-25-02, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A320
series airplanes. AD 99-01-19 and AD 2004-25-02 required repetitive
inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain areas of the
fuselage, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2004-25-02 also
provided an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections.
This AD continues to require, for certain airplanes, repetitive
inspections of the fastener holes for any cracking, and repair if
necessary, and provides an optional terminating action for the fastener
hole inspections. This AD also revises the applicability to include
additional airplanes and requires, for all airplanes, inspections of
the emergency exit door structure for any cracking and repair if
necessary; as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD was prompted by
a report that during full scale tests to support the Model A320
structure extended service goal (ESG) exercise,
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several cracks were found on both sides of the overwing emergency exit
door cut-outs at fuselage section 15. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 14, 2020.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 14,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register also approved the
incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of February 10, 2005 (70 FR 1184, January 6, 2005).
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
February 12, 1999 (64 FR 1114, January 8, 1999).
ADDRESSES: For EASA AD 2020-0040R1, which is incorporated by reference
(IBR), contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#39787d4a795c584a58175c4c4b564958175c4c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4302073003262230226d2636312c33226d2636">[email protected]</span></a>; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at <a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>. For Airbus service information identified
in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS,
Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 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#224341414d574c560c434b50554d50564a0f47435162434b504057510c414d4f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dcbdbfbfb3a9b2a8f2bdb5aeabb3aea8b4f1b9bdaf9cbdb5aebea9aff2bfb3b1">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="https://www.airbus.com">https://www.airbus.com</a>. You
may view EASA AD 2020-0040R1 and the Airbus service information
identified in this AD at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety 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 in the AD docket on the internet at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-0451.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0451; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is 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,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223;
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e1d2f20242f37601c2f22262f200e282f2f60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1d4e7c73777c64334f7c71757c735d7b7c7c337a726b">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0040R1, dated June 16, 2020
(``EASA AD 2020-0040R1'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -
115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -
215, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. Model A320-215 airplanes are
not certified by the FAA and are not included on the U.S. type
certificate data sheet; this AD therefore does not include those
airplanes in the applicability. EASA AD 2020-0040R1 superseded French
AD 2002-259(B), dated May 15, 2002 (which corresponded to FAA AD 2004-
25-02, Amendment 39-13889 (70 FR 1184, January 6, 2005) (``AD 2004-25-
02'')).
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 99-01-19, Amendment 39-10987 (64 FR 1114,
January 8, 1999) (``AD 99-01-19''); and AD 2004-25-02. AD 99-01-19 and
AD 2004-25-02 applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A320 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2020
(85 FR 34371). The NPRM was prompted by a report that during full scale
tests to support the Model A320 structure ESG exercise, several cracks
were found on both sides of the overwing emergency exit door cut-outs
at fuselage section 15. The NPRM proposed to continue to require, for
certain airplanes, repetitive inspections of the fastener holes for any
cracking, and repair if necessary, and would provide an optional
terminating action for the fastener hole inspections. The NPRM also
proposed to revise the applicability to include additional airplanes
and requires, for all airplanes, inspections of the emergency exit door
structure for any cracking and repair if necessary, as specified in
EASA AD 2020-0040R1.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking of the
fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane. See the MCAI for additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Use the Latest EASA AD
American Airlines (AAL) and United Airlines (UAL) requested that
the NPRM specify EASA AD 2020-0040R1, which is the latest EASA AD, and
it revises the applicability to exclude airplanes that have embodied
certain modifications in production, and that those airplanes are,
therefore, not applicable to the NPRM.
AAL stated that FAA AD 2004-25-02 and EASA AD 2020-0040R1 contain a
difference in the applicability. AAL stated that FAA AD 2004-25-02
applies to Airbus Model A320 airplanes without modification 21346
embodied in production. AAL also stated that EASA AD 2020-0040R1
applies to all Airbus Model A319 and A320 airplanes, except for those
with modification 160001 embodied in production, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-57-1193 embodied in service, or Model A319 airplanes that
have had modification 28238, 28162, and 28342 embodied in production.
AAL commented that some of its Model A319 airplanes have had
modification 160001 embodied in production, but would still be required
to accomplish the actions specified in paragraph (k) of the NPRM.
The FAA agrees with the comment. The FAA has revised all applicable
sections in this final rule to specify EASA AD 2020-0040R1, dated June
16, 2020, which clarifies the conditions and applicability for certain
airplanes as of the effective date of this final rule. For
clarification, airplane models that have embodied certain modifications
or service information in production, paragraph (k) of this AD does not
apply. The FAA has also determined that no additional work is required
for airplanes on which the actions specified in EASA AD 2020-0040,
dated February 28, 2020, have already been done.
Changes Since the NPRM Was Issued
The FAA inadvertently omitted paragraph (l)(4) from the proposed
AD, and has added it to this AD to clarify that, ``The ``Remarks''
section of EASA AD 2020-0040R1 does not apply to this AD.''
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule with the change described
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previously and minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that
these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2020-0040R1 describes, among other actions, procedures for
inspections of the emergency exit door structure for any cracking and
repair, if necessary.
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-53-1031, Revision 02, dated
December 5, 2001. This service information describes procedures for
repetitive rotating probe inspections of the fasteners holes and repair
if necessary.
This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032,
Revision 02, dated December 5, 2001, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of February 10,
2005 (70 FR 1184, January 6, 2005).
This AD also requires Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032,
Revision 01, dated January 15, 1998, which the Director of the Federal
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of February 12,
1999 (64 FR 1114, January 8, 1999).
This material 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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 800 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2004- Up to 19 work-hours x $0 Up to $1,615.... Up to
25-02. $85 per hour = Up to $1,292,000.
$1,615.
New actions.................. Up to 23 work-hours x 0 Up to $1,955.... Up to
$85 per hour = Up to $1,564,000.
$1,955.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions: Modification, Repair of
Fastener Holes, and Repair of Cracks in the Emergency Exit Door
Structure That are Within Limits
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 66 work-hours x $85 per Up to $85,000..... Up to $90,610.
hour = Up to $5,610.
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Estimated Costs for Optional Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $4,219 $4,304
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The FAA has received no definitive data that would enable the
agency to provide cost estimates for certain other repairs specified in
this AD.
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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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.
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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-19, Amendment 39-10987
(64 FR 1114, January 8, 1999); and AD 2004-25-02, Amendment 39-13889
(70 FR 1184, January 6, 2005); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2020-22-06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-21302; Docket No. FAA-2020-0451;
Product Identifier 2020-NM-036-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 14, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 99-01-19, Amendment 39-10987 (64 FR 1114,
January 8, 1999) (``AD 99-01-19''); and AD 2004-25-02, Amendment 39-
13889 (70 FR 1184, January 6, 2005) (``AD 2004-25-02'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114,
-115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -
214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2020-0040R1, dated June 16, 2020 (``EASA AD 2020-
0040R1'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that, during full scale tests
to support the Model A320 structure extended service goal (ESG)
exercise, several cracks were found on both sides of the overwing
emergency exit door cut-outs at fuselage section 15. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Initial Inspections, With No Changes
For Airbus SAS Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 series
airplanes on which Airbus Modification 21346 has not been done: This
paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2004-25-
02, with no changes. At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (2) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection to find cracking
on the outboard flanges around the fastener holes of frames 38
through 41, between stringers 12 and 21, using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 02, dated December 5, 2001.
(1) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 01, dated January 15, 1998;
or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 02, dated December
5, 2001; has been done as of February 10, 2005 (the effective date
of AD 2004-25-02): Do the next inspection within 4,900 flight cycles
after accomplishment of the last inspection, or within 1,100 flight
cycles after February 10, 2005, whichever is later.
(2) For airplanes on which no inspection specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 01, dated January 15, 1998;
or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 02, dated December
5, 2001; has been done as of February 10, 2005 (the effective date
of AD 2004-25-02): Do the inspection at the earlier of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
(i) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 24,800 total flight cycles, or
within 3,500 flight cycles after February 10, 2005 (the effective
date of AD 2004-25-02), whichever is later.
(h) Retained Repetitive Inspections if No Cracking is Found, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2004-25-02, with no changes. If no crack is found during the
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) or (2) of this AD: Repeat
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,900 flight
cycles.
(i) Retained Corrective Actions With New Repetitive Inspections and
Compliance Language
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2004-25-02, with new repetitive inspections and compliance language.
If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, before further flight, repair using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 01, dated January 15, 1998; or
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 02, dated December 5,
2001. Accomplishment of a repair using the service bulletin before
the effective date of this AD ends the repetitive inspection
requirements for the area repaired. As of the effective date of this
AD, the repair does not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspection. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at
intervals not to exceed 4,900 flight cycles. If any crack is found
during any inspection required by this AD, and the service bulletin
specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate action: Before further
flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, Large
Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
(j) Retained Optional Terminating Action With Changes to the Service
Information Compliance Language
This paragraph restates the optional terminating action
specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of AD 2004-25-02, with changes
to the service information compliance language. Accomplishment of
Airbus Modification 21346 using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-
1031, Revision 02, dated December 5, 2001, constitutes terminating
action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraphs (h)
and (i) this AD.
(k) New Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (l) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0040R1.
(l) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0040R1
(1) Where EASA AD 2020-0040R1 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA AD 2020-0040R1 refers to ``13 March 2020 [the
effective date of the original issue of this AD],'' this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(3) Where EASA AD 2020-0040R1 requires the accomplishment of
repetitive inspections and corrective actions as specified in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of the EASA AD, those actions are not
required by this AD as specified in the EASA AD. Those actions are
required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(4) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0040R1 does not
apply to this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the optional terminating
action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, if Airbus Modification
21346 was performed before the effective date of this AD using
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1031, dated December 9, 1994.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (o)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fec7d3bfa8add3bfb7acd3c9cdced3bfb3b1bdbe989f9fd0999188"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="043d2945525729454d56293337342945494b47446265652a636b72">[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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus
SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD
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2020-0040R1 that contains RC procedures and tests: Except as
required by paragraph (n)(2) of this AD, RC procedures and tests
must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that
are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of
an AMOC.
(o) Related Information
(1) Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4b182a25212a3265192a27232a250b2d2a2a652c243d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f1c2e21252e36611d2e23272e210f292e2e61282039">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(6) and (7) of this AD.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 14, 2020.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0040R1,
dated June 16, 2020.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1031, Revision 02, dated
December 5, 2001.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
February 10, 2005 (70 FR 1184, January 6, 2005).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 02, dated
December 5, 2001.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) The following service information was also approved for IBR
on February 12, 1999 (64 FR 1114, January 8, 1999).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 01, dated
January 15, 1998.
(ii) [Reserved]
(6) For EASA AD 2020-0040R1, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-
Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
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EASA AD on the EASA website at <a href="https://ad.easa.europa.eu">https://ad.easa.europa.eu</a>. For Airbus
material, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 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#026361616d776c762c636b70756d70766a2f67637142636b706077712c616d6f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f796949498829983d9969e85809885839fda929684b7969e85958284d994989a">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="https://www.airbus.com">https://www.airbus.com</a>.
(7) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. This material may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0451.
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Issued on October 15, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-24642 Filed 11-6-20; 8:45 am]
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