2018-23-12: Equipment/furnishings

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): \n\n2018-23-12 Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (also known as Air Cruisers Company): Amendment 39-19499; Docket No. FAA-2016-9392; Product Identifier 2016-NM-003-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective December 28, 2018. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (also known as Air Cruisers Company) fusible plugs installed on emergency evacuation equipment identified in the service information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(16) of this AD. These affected fusibleplugs might be installed on the emergency evacuation equipment of the following manufacturers' airplanes: Airbus, The Boeing Company, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, and Fokker Services B.V. \n\t(1) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 737 103-25-50, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(2) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-80, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(3) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-81, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(4) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 767 106-25-10, Rev. No. 1, dated October 15, 2010. \n\t(5) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 777 107-25-29, Rev. No. 1, dated July 8, 2011. \n\t(6) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 001-25-19, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(7) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 003-25-33, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(8) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A310 002-25-08, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(9) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-87, Rev. No. 2, dated January 7, 2011. \n\t(10) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A321 005-25-21, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(11)Air Cruisers Service Bulletin BAe 146 201-25-23, dated December 10, 2010. \n\t(12) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F28 352-25-02, dated December 10, 2010. \n\t(13) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F100 351-25-07, dated December 10, 2010. \n\t(14) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin Liferaft 35-25-79, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(15) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD11 305-25-35, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(16) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD80/90/717 304-25-45, dated August 27, 2010. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by reports indicating that affected fusible plugs activated (vented gas) below the rated temperature. We are issuing this AD to address fusible plugs that might activate below the rated temperature and render the evacuation system unusable. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Fusible Plug Identification \n\n\n\tWithin 42 months after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection to determine if any fusible plug has part number (P/N) B13984-3, stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22. A review of the airplane maintenance records is acceptable to make this determination if it can be conclusively determined from that review that a part not having P/N B13984-3, stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22, has been installed. \n\tNote 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance for performing the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in applicable service information specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(16) of this AD and the applicable component maintenance manuals (CMMs) that have incorporated the appropriate Air Cruisers service information. \n\n(h) Replacement of Affected Fusible Plug \n\n\n\tIf, during the inspection or records review required by paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that any fusible plug has part number (P/N) B13984-3, stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22: Within 42 months after the effective date of this AD, replace that fusible plug with a serviceable fusible plug P/N B13984-3 that is not stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22. \n\tNote 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance can be found in the applicable CMM for the replacement. In addition, Air Cruisers Service Information Letter (SIL) 25-246, Rev. No. 1, dated February 21, 2014, provides information regarding affected fusible plugs and guidance on the replacement. \n\n(i) Parts Installation Prohibition \n\n\n\tAs of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane any fusible plug having P/N B13984-3, stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22. \n\n(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, New York ACO 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 certification office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7300; fax: 516- 794-5531. \n\t(2) 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. \n\n(k) Related Information \n\n\n\t(1) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Admin Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. \n\t(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. \n\n(l) Material Incorporated by Reference(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this \n\n((Page 59295)) \n\nparagraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to determine parts that are affected by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 737 103-25-50, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(ii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-80, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-81, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 767 106-25-10, Rev. No. 1, dated October 15, 2010. \n\t(v) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 777 107-25-29, Rev. No. 1, dated July 8, 2011. \n\t(vi) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 001-25-19, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(vii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 003-25-33, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(viii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A310 002-25-08, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(ix) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-87, Rev. No. 2, dated January 7, 2011. \n\t(x) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A321 005-25-21, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(xi) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin BAe 146 201-25-23, dated December 10, 2010. \n\t(xii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F28 352-25-02, dated December 10, 2010. \n\t(xiii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F100 351-25-07, dated December 10, 2010. \n\t(xiv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin Liferaft 35-25-79, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(xv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD11 305-25-35, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(xvi) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD80/90/717 304-25-45, dated August 27, 2010. \n\t(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; phone 732-681-3527; email technicalpublications@zodiacaerospace.com. \n\t(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, 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. \n\t(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.