2017-25-05: Equipment/Furnishings

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) 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2010), and adding the following new AD: 2017-25-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-19119; Docket No. FAA 2017-0556; Product Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and - 122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes;Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of the escape raft inflation system not deploying when activated due to the rotation of the cable guide in a direction which resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment of the escape slide raft, which could result in delayed evacuation from the airplane during an emergency and consequent injury to passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained: Modification, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months after December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10): Modify the escape slide rafts that have a part number (P/N) specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes). Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of This AD--Escape Slide Rafts ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Rafts Part No. if Fitted With a Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105 or P/N D18309-205 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-105 D30665-105D30664-107 D30665-107 D30664-109 D30665-109 D30664-305 D30665-305 D30664-307 D30665-307 D30664-309 D30665-309 D30664-311 D30665-311 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Retained: Replacement in Accordance With Air Cruisers Service Bulletin, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. Replacement of all affected escape slide rafts on any affected airplane with slide rafts that have been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the modification, the installation of the cable guide assembly is done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. [[Page 58105]] (i) Retained: Airplanes Not Affected by Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. Before the effective date of this AD: Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 151459 or Modification 151502 has been embodied in production, and on which no escape slide raft replacements have been made since first flight, are not affected by the requirement specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Retained: Parts Installation Limitations, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. (1) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: After accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph (g) of this AD or afteraccomplishment of the alternative modification specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004- 25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: As of December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10), no person may install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004- 25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. (k) Retained: Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10), using Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, dated November 30, 2010; or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2011; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (l) New: Replacement Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, with a new escape slide pack assembly having the corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Table 1 to Paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph (1) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Escape slide pack assembly part Escape slide pack assembly part No.--Old No.--New ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-405 D30664-605 D30664-407 D30664-607 D30664-409 D30664-609 D30664-505 D30664-705 D30664-507 D30664-707 D30664-509 D30664-709 D30664-511 D30664-711 D30665-405 D30665-605 D30665-407 D30665-607 D30665-409 D30665-609 D30665-505 D30665-705 D30665-507 D30665-707 D30665-509 D30665-709 D30665-511 D30665-711 D31516-119 D31516-619 D31516-121 D31516-621 D31516-123 D31516-623 D31516-125 D31516-625 D31516-315 D31516-615 D31516-317 D31516-617 D31516-415 D31516-715 D31516-417 D31516-717 D31516-519 D31516-719 D31516-521 D31516-721 D31516-523 D31516-723 D31516-525 D31516-725 D31517-119 D31517-619 D31517-121 D31517-621 D31517-123 D31517-623 D31517-125 D31517-625 D31517-315 D31517-615 D31517-317 D31517-617 D31517-415D31517-715 D31517-417 D31517-717 D31517-519 D31517-719 D31517-521 D31517-721 D31517-523 D31517-723 D31517-525 D31517-725 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (m) New: Modification (1) Modification of an airplane in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(iv) of this AD, as applicable to the airplane model and escape slide pack assembly part number, is an acceptable method of compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD for that airplane. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having P/ Ns D30664-405, D30664-407, D30664-409, D30664-505, D30664-507, D30664-509, D30664-511, D30665-405, D30665-407, D30665-409, D30665- 505, D30665-507, D30665-509, and D30665-511). (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 02, dated July 6, 2017 (for airplanes equipped with slides having P/Ns D31516- 121, D31516-125, D31516-317, D31516-417, D31516-525, D31517-121, D31517-125, D31517-317, D31517-417, and D31517-525). (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with re-entry line P/Ns D31516-119, D31516-123, D31516-519, D31516-523, D31516- 315, D31516-415, D31517-119, D31517-123, D31517-519, D31517-523, D31517-315, and D31517-415). (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with Dual Fastener P/N D31516-521 and D31517-521). (2) An escape slide pack assembly not installed on an airplane and having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD may be modified to the corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, in accordance with Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016; and Zodiac Aero Evacuations Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016; as applicable. (n) New: Airplanes Not Affected (1) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 151459 or Modification 151502 has been embodied in production is not affected by the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it is determined that no escape slide pack assembly having a part number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, is installed on that airplane as of the effective date of this AD. (2) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 156766, Modification 156767, Modification 156768, Modification 156769, or Modification 156770 has been embodied in production is not affected by the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (l) of this AD, provided that it is determined that no escape slide raft having a part number identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, is installed on that airplane as of the effective date of this AD. [[Page 58106]] Figure 2 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph (1) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D31516-111D31517-111 D31516-113 D31517-113 D31516-115 D31517-115 D31516-117 D31517-117 D31516-311 D31517-311 D31516-313 D31517-313 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 3 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD [If fitted with a Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105 or P/N D18309-205] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-105 D30665-105 D30664-107 D30665-107 D30664-109 D30665-109 D30664-305 D30665-305 D30664-307 D30665-307 D30664-309 D30665-309 D30664-311 D30665-311 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 4 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Not Approved for Further Installation on Any Airplane ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-101 D30665-101 D30664-103 D30665-103 D31516-101 D31517-101 D31516-103 D31517-103 D31516-105 D31517-105 D31516-107 D31517-107 D31516-109 D31517-109 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (o) New: Parts Installation Provisions (1) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane an escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane an escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD. (3) Installation of an escape slide pack assembly having a part number approved after March 18, 2016 (the effective date of EASA AD 2016-0043), constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD, provided the conditions as specified in paragraphs (o)(3)(i) and (o)(3)(ii) of this AD are met. (i) The part number must be approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA; and (ii) The installation must be accomplished in accordance with airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (p) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information in paragraphs (p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(v) of this AD. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, dated August 13, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, dated August 13, 2015. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, dated July 31, 2015. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, dated July 31, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information in paragraphs (p)(2)(i) through (p)(2)(iv) of this AD. (i) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, dated July 9, 2015; (ii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. (iii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, dated July 9, 2015. (iv) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. (q) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (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 (r)(2) of this AD. 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. (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 Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): 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. (r) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0043, dated March 4, 2016, 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 2017-0556. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425- 227-1149. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (s)(5) and (s)(6) of this AD. (s) 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 January 16, 2018. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 02, dated July 6, 2017. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (v) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016. (vi) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 31, 2012 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010. (iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012. [[Page 58107]] (iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. (5) For 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 6193 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Zodiac Aerospace service information identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone: (732) 681-3527; Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.com. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (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.