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
0 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]
0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-12-08, Amendment 39-18182 (80 FR 34262, June 16, 2015), and adding the following new AD:
2019-05-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19590; Docket No. FAA-2018-0806; Product Identifier 2018-NM-056-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 16, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-12-08, Amendment 39-18182 (80 FR 34262, June 16, 2015) (``AD 2015-12-08'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model A318-111,-112, -121, and -122 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(5) Model A320-251N, A320-271N, and A321-271N airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 6101, 6286, 6419, 6642, and 6673.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of corrosion found during the manufacturing process for some oxygen pipe assemblies that are used to supply oxygen to the flight crew. This AD was also prompted by further investigation that determined affected oxygen pipes may have been installed on more airplanes than initially identified. We are issuing this AD to addresscorrosion of the oxygen pipe assemblies, which could lead to blocked or reduced oxygen supply to a flight crew member in case of decompression or smoke/fire in the flight deck. In addition, the presence of particles in oxygen lines, under certain conditions, increases the risk of fire in the flight deck.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspection for Batch Numbers and Replacement, With New Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2015-12-08, with new service information. For airplanes identified in paragraph 1.A. of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013: Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever occurs first after July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12- 08), inspect the crew oxygen pipe, having part number (P/N) D3511032000640, to determine the batch number of that pipe, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the batch number of the pipe can be conclusively determined from that review. If the batch number of the oxygen pipe is 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749, 40405164, 40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832: Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever occurs first after July 21, 2015, replace the oxygen pipe with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017, may be used to do the actions required by this paragraph.
(h) Retained Inspection for Part Number and Installation Date of Crew Oxygen Pipe, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2015-12-08, with no changes. For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD that are not identified in paragraph 1.A. of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013: Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever occurs first after July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12-08), inspect the crew oxygen pipe to determine whether P/N D3511032000640 was installed after June 2011. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and installation date of the pipe can be conclusively determined from that review. If the pipe was installed after June 2011, or the date cannot be conclusively determined, before further flight, do the actions required in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, With No Changes
This paragraphrestates the prohibition specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2015-12-08, with no changes. For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD: As of July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12-08), do not install, on any airplane, a crew oxygen pipe P/N D3511032000640, that is identified as belonging to batch number 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749, 40405164, 40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832.
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection for Batch Numbers and Replacement for Certain Airplanes
For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(5) of this AD: Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, inspect the crew oxygen pipe, having P/N D3511032000640, to determine the batch number of that pipe, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the batch number of the pipe can be conclusively determined from that review. If the batch number of the oxygen pipe is 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749, 40405164, 40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832: Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the oxygen pipe with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017.
(k) New Parts Installation Prohibition for Certain Airplanes
For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(5) of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD, do not install, on any airplane, a crew oxygen pipe P/N D3511032000640, that is identified as belonging to batch number 19356252, 40008586, 40076689, 40187414, 40292749, 40405164, 40649383, 40724994, 40820410, or 40911832.
(l) New No Reporting Requirement
Although Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, and specifies that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD does not include that requirement.
(m) Service Information Exceptions
(1) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017, specifies the location to flush certain parts with nitrogen as ``in the shop,'' and specifies that location as RC, this AD does not require that location to be used when flushing the parts.
(2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017, specifies to use part number (P/N) AN960C816, and specifies that part number as RC, this AD allows the use of P/N NAS1149C0863R in lieu of P/N AN960C816.
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) For the airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD: This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before July 21, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-12-08) using a service bulletin identified in paragraph (n)(1)(i) or (n)(1)(ii) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 02, dated October 26, 2016.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (j) of this AD: This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using a service bulletin identified in paragraph (n)(2)(i), (n)(2)(ii), or (n)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013. This service information was incorporated by reference in AD 2015- 12-08 and continues to be incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2014. This service information is not incorporated byreference in this AD.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 02, dated October 26, 2016. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions
(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 (p)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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: 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 Section, Transport
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Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as specified by paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD: If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 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.
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0060R1, dated July 19, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0806.
(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 (q)(5) and (q)(6) of this AD.
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the FederalRegister 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 April 16, 2019.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, Revision 03, dated December 8, 2017.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 21, 2015 (80 FR 34262, June 16, 2015).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1069, dated April 26, 2013.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; internet: http://www.airbus.com.
(6) You may view this service information at theFAA, 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.
(7) 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.