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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2016-16-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18600. Docket No. FAA-2015-3989; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-250-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers, except those that have embodied Airbus modification 33125 (gaseous system for all oxygen containers) in production.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121,and -122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain passenger chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators failing to activate. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger chemical oxygen generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury to the airplane occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(g) Part Number Inspection
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do a one- time inspection of passenger chemical oxygen generators, part numbers (P/N) 117042-02 (15 minutes (min)--2 masks), 117042-03 (15 min--3 masks), 117042-04 (15 min--4 masks), 117042-22 (22 min--2 masks), 117042-23 (22 min--3 masks), and 117042-24 (22 min--4 masks) to determine the date of manufacture as specified in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 1. Refer to figures 1 and 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD for the location of the date. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable for the inspection required by this paragraph, provided the date of manufacture can be conclusively determined by that review.
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(h) Replacement of Passenger Chemical Oxygen Generators Manufactured in 1999, 2000, or 2001
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date of manufacture in 1999, 2000, or 2001 is found: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, remove and replace the affected passenger chemical oxygen generator with a serviceable unit, in accordance with Airbus AOT A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 1 (for 15-minute and 22-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators); or the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015 (for 15-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators).
(1) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of manufacture in 1999: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of manufacture in 2000: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.
(3) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of manufacture in 2001: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Replacement of Passenger Chemical Oxygen Generators Manufactured in 2002 and Later
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD is found: At the applicable time specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD, remove and replace the affected passenger chemical oxygen generator with a serviceable unit, in accordance with Airbus AOT A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 01, undated (for 15-minute and 22-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators); or the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015 (for 15-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators).
Table 1 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Replacement Compliance Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year of manufacture Compliance time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2002............................... Within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD. 2003............................... Within 16 months after the
effective date of this AD. 2004............................... Within 20 months after the
effective date of this AD. 2005............................... Within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD. 2006............................... Within 28 months after the
effective date of this AD.
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2007............................... Within 32 months after the
effective date of this AD. 2008............................... Within 36 months after the
effective date of this AD. 2009............................... Before exceeding 10 years since
date of manufacture of the
passenger chemical oxygen
generator. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(j) Definition of Serviceable
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable unit is a passenger chemical oxygen generator having P/N 117042-XX with a manufacturing date not older than 10 years, or any other approved part number, provided that the generator has not exceeded the life limit established for that generator by the manufacturer.
(k) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with paragraph 7, ``Reporting,'' of Airbus AOT A35N006- 14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 1. The report must include the information specified in Appendix 1 of Airbus AOT A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a passenger chemical oxygen generator, unless it is determined, prior to installation, that the oxygen generator is a serviceable unit as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (m)(1), (m)(2), (m)(3), or (m)(4).
(1) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014.
(2) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 001, dated April 9, 2015.
(3) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 002, dated May 29, 2015.
(4) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 003, dated June 25, 2015.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(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 Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completingand reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015-0117, dated June 24, 2015; corrected August 7, 2015; 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- 2015-3989.
(2) 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 Alert Operators Transmission A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 01, undated.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, Revision 004, dated October 13, 2015.
(3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; telephone: 913-338-9800; fax: 913- 469-8419; Internet: http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.