2012-21-04: Fuel

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 AD: 2012-21-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-17220. Docket No. FAA-2012-0144; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-152-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 27, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, all certificated models, all serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4- 103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes, Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes, Model A300 F4- 605R and F4-622R airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracked fuel pump canister hoods located in fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent any detached canister hood fragments/debris from being ingested into the fuel feed system, and becoming a potential source of ignition with consequent fire or explosion. (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) Initial Inspection and Replacement Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the fuel pump canister hood halves installed on all fuel pump canisters having part numbers (P/ N) 2052C11, 2052C12, and C93R51-601, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. If any crack is found on any fuel pump canister hood half during any inspection, before further flight, replace the fuel pump canister hood half, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Model A300 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings-- Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (2) For Model A300-600 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (3) For Model A310 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings-- Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (h) Repetitive Inspections Within 30 months after accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 30 months, repeat the detailed inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletins specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, dated January 13, 2011. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, dated January 13, 2011. (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, dated January 13, 2011. (j) Reporting to Airbus Submit reports of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD to Airbus at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, using the form ``Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet'' provided in the service bulletin identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. Submit information to Airbus, SDC32 Technical Data and Documentation Services, fax (+33) 5 61 93 28 06, email [email protected], or via the operator's Resident Customer Support Office. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (k) 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; [[Page 64704]] telephone (425) 227-2125; 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. (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, completing and 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. (l) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011-0124, dated June 30, 2011; and the Airbus mandatory service bulletins identified in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD; for related information. (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) ofthe following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011. (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS--EAW (Airworthiness Office), 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. (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport AirplaneDirectorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.