2012-09-12: Fuel

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 29209]] 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) 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14360 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005), and adding the following new AD: 2012-09-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-17047. Docket No. FAA-2011-1321; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-045-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 21, 2012. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14360 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus airplanes listed in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD; certificated in any category; all serial numbers; if equipped with one or more additional center tank(s) (ACT) with a part number (P/N) listed in table 1 of this AD. This AD does not apply to airplanes already having received Airbus modification 38036 in production. (1) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (2) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (3) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. Table 1--Affected ACT Part Numbers for Applicability ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D2827091100000 D2827105100200 D2827105300600 D2827105500400 D2827091100200 D2827105100400 D2827105300800 D2827105500600 D2827091100400D2827105100600 D2827105400000 D2827105500800 D2827091100600 D2827105100800 D2827105400200 D2827105600000 D2827091100800 D2827105200000 D2827105400400 D2827105600200 D2827091101000 D2827105200200 D2827105400600 D2827105600400 D2827091300000 D2827105200400 D2827105400800 D2827105600600 D2827091300200 D2827105200600 D2827105401000 D2827105600800 D2827091300400 D2827105200800 D2827105401200 D2827107500000 D2827091300600 D2827105300000 D2827105401400 D2827107500200 D2827091300800 D2827105300200 D2827105500000 D2827107500400 D2827105100000 D2827105300400 D2827105500200 D2827107500600 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that the modification required by AD 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14360 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005), was not fully effective. We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel and/or vapor leakage, which could result in a combustible fuel vapor/air mixture in the cargo compartment, and consequent fire risk. (f) Compliance You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. (g) Retained Determination of Part Number With New Sealing Procedures This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14350 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005), with new sealing procedures. Within 30 days (for Model A319-111, - 112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes) or 12 months (for Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, and -131 airplanes) after December 19, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14360 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005): Determine whether the P/N of each ACT installed on the airplane is included in table 2 of this AD. If no ACT installed on the airplane has a P/N included in table 2 of this AD, no further work is required by this paragraph. Table 2--Affected ACT P/Ns for AD 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14360 [70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D2827091100000 D2827105100200 D2827105300400 D2827105500200 D2827091100200D2827105100400 D2827105400000 D2827105500400 D2827091100600 D2827105200000 D2827105400200 D2827105600000 D2827091300000 D2827105200200 D2827105400400 D2827105600200 D2827091300200 D2827105200400 D2827105400600 D2827105600400 D2827091300400 D2827105300000 D2827105400800 D2827107500000 D2827105100000 D2827105300200 D2827105500000 D2827107500200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) Retained Manhole Cover/Seal Replacement This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14350 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005). Within 30 days (for Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, - 132, and -133 airplanes) or 12 months(for Model A320-211, -212, - 214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, and - 131 airplanes) after December 19, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-23-02, Amendment 39-14360 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005)): For each ACT P/N listed in table 2 of this AD: Before further flight, replace the outer ACT manhole cover with a reinforced manhole cover and replace the outer manhole cover seal with a new seal, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1105, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2005. This paragraph provides credit for the replacements required by this paragraph if the replacements were performed before December 19, 2005, using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1105, Revision 01, dated March 18, 2003; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1105, dated October 22, 2002. As of the effective date of this AD, doing the manhole cover seal replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD, terminates the manhole cover seal replacementrequired by this paragraph. (i) ACT Modification Within 3,000 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD: Modify the affected ACT listed in table 1 of this AD by replacing the manhole seal, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-28-1162, Revision 02, dated December 18, 2009. Accomplishing the manhole cover sealing replacement specified in this paragraph terminates the manhole [[Page 29210]] cover sealing replacement required in paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Parts Installation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an ACT, having a part number is listed in table 1 of this AD, on any airplane unless it has been modified prior to its installation, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-28-1162, Revision 02, dated December 18, 2009. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the modificationrequired by paragraph (i) of this AD, if the modification was performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-28-1162, dated February 6, 2008; or Revision 01, dated July 16, 2008. (l) 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, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1405; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (m) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2010-0177, dated August 30, 2010; Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-28-1162, Revision 02, dated December 18, 2009; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1105, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2005; for relatedinformation. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date specified. (2) The following service information was approved for IBR as of the effective date of this AD: (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-28-1162, Revision 02, dated December 18, 2009. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 19, 2005 (70 FR 69067, November 14, 2005): (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1105, Revision 02, dated March 11, 2005. (4) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (5) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (6) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.