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Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318– 

111, –112, –121, and –122; A319–111, –112, 

–113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133; 

A320–111, –211, –212, –214, –231, –232, 

–233; and A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, 

–213, –231, and –232 series airplanes; 

certificated in any category; all manufacturer 

serial numbers. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 27: Flight controls. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

One case of elevator servo-control 

disconnection has been experienced on an 

aircraft of the A320 family. Failure occurred 

at the servo-control rod eye-end. Further to 

this finding, additional inspections have 

revealed cracking at the same location on a 

number of other servo-control rod eye-ends. 

In one case, both actuators of the same 

elevator surface were affected. The root cause 

of the cracking has not yet been determined 

and tests are ongoing. It is anticipated that 

further actions will be required. 

A dual servo-control disconnection on the 

same elevator could result in an uncontrolled 

surface, the elevator surface being neither 

actuated nor damped, which could lead to 

reduced control of the aircraft. 

For the reason described above, this AD 

requires a one-time inspection [for cracking] 

of the elevator servo-control rod eye-ends 

and, in case of findings, the accomplishment 

of corrective actions. 

The corrective actions include replacing any 

cracked rod eye-end with a serviceable unit 

and re-adjusting the elevator servo-control. 

Actions and Compliance 

(f) Unless already done, after the 

accumulation of 10,000 total flight cycles 

since first flight of the airplane, do the 

following actions. 

(1) Not before the accumulation of 10,000 

total flight cycles since first flight of the 

airplane, and at the later of the times 

specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) 

of this AD: Inspect both the left-hand and 

right-hand inboard elevator servo-control rod 

eye-ends for cracking, in accordance with the 

instructions of Airbus All Operators Telex 

(AOT) A320–27A1186, Revision 04, dated 

April 3, 2009. 

(i) Within 1,500 flight cycles or 200 days 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs first. 

(ii) Within 1,500 flight cycles or 200 days 

after accumulating 10,000 total flight cycles 

since first flight of the airplane, whichever 

occurs first. 

(2) Not before the accumulation of 10,000 

total flight cycles since first flight of the 

airplane, and at the later of the times 

specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) 

of this AD: Inspect both the left-hand and 

right-hand outboard elevator servo-control 

rod eye-ends for cracking, in accordance with 

the instructions of Airbus AOT A320– 

27A1186, Revision 04, dated April 3, 2009. 

(i) Within 3,000 flight cycles or 400 days 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs first. 

(ii) Within 3,000 flight cycles or 400 days 

after accumulating 10,000 total flight cycles 

since first flight of the airplane, whichever 

occurs first. 

(3) If any cracking is found during any 

inspection required by this AD, before further 

flight, accomplish all applicable corrective 

actions in accordance with the instructions of 

Airbus AOT A320–27A1186, Revision 04, 

dated April 3, 2009. 

(4) Submit a report of the findings of the 

inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) and 

(f)(2) of this AD to Airbus in accordance with 

the instructions of Airbus AOT A320– 

27A1186, Revision 04, dated April 3, 2009; 

at the applicable time specified in paragraph 

(f)(4)(i) or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. 

(i) If the inspection was done after the 

effective date of this AD: Submit the report 

within 40 days after the inspection. 

(ii) If the inspection was done before the 

effective date of this AD: Submit the report 

within 40 days after the effective date of this 

AD. 

(5) As of the effective date of this AD, no 

person may install on any airplane an 

elevator servo-control rod eye-end unless it 

has been inspected in accordance with the 

instructions of Airbus AOT A320–27A1186, 

Revision 04, dated April 3, 2009. 

(6) Actions done before the effective date 

of this AD in accordance with Airbus AOT 

A320–27A1186, dated June 23, 2008; 

Revision 01, dated August 11, 2008; Revision 

02, dated March 30, 2009; or Revision 03, 

dated April 1, 2009; are acceptable for 

compliance with the corresponding actions 

required by this AD. 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(g) 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. 

Send information to Attn: Tim Dulin, 

Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, 

ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 

227–2141; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using 

any approved AMOC on any airplane to 

which the AMOC applies, notify your 

appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the 

FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), 

or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. 

(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: For any 

reporting requirement in this AD, under the 

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 

the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 

has approved the information collection 

requirements and has assigned OMB Control 

Number 2120–0056. 

Related Information 

(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation 

Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008– 

0149, dated August 5, 2008; and Airbus AOT 

A320–27A1186, Revision 04, dated April 3, 

2009; for related information. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(i) You must use Airbus All Operators 

Telex A320–27A1186, Revision 04, dated 

April 3, 2009, to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(The document number and issue date of 

Airbus AOT A320–27A1186, Revision 04, 

dated April 3, 2009, are specified only on the 

first page of the AOT.) 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference of 

this service information under 5 U.S.C. 

552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 

(2) For 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; e-mail: 

account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet 

http://www.airbus.com. 

(3) 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 or 425–227–1152. 

(4) 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 NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go 

to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ 

code_of_federal_regulations/ 

ibr_locations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 

7, 2009. 

Stephen P. Boyd, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–19636 Filed 8–17–09; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

14 CFR Part 97 

[Docket No. 30682; Amdt. No. 3335] 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 

and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 

Miscellaneous Amendments 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final Rule. 


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SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends, 

suspends, or revokes Standard 

Instrument Approach Procedures 

(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff 

Minimums and Obstacle Departure 

Procedures for operations at certain 

airports. These regulatory actions are 

needed because of the adoption of new 

or revised criteria, or because of changes 

occurring in the National Airspace 

System, such as the commissioning of 

new navigational facilities, adding new 

obstacles, or changing air traffic 

requirements. These changes are 

designed to provide safe and efficient 

use of the navigable airspace and to 

promote safe flight operations under 

instrument flight rules at the affected 

airports. 

DATES: This rule is effective August 18, 

2009. The compliance date for each 

SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, 

and ODP is specified in the amendatory 

provisions. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of August 18, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: Availability of matter 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment is as follows: 

For Examination 

1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA 

Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located; 

3. The National Flight Procedures 

Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., 

Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or, 

4. 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/

code_of_federal_regulations/

ibr_locations.html. 

Availability—All SIAPs are available 

online free of charge. Visit http:// 

nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, 

individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums 

and ODP copies may be obtained from: 

1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA– 

200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; or 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure 

Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight 

Technologies and Programs Division, 

Flight Standards Service, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Mike 

Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 

South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, 

OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box 

25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) 

telephone: (405) 954–4164. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule 

amends Title 14, Code of Federal 

Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by 

amending the referenced SIAPs. The 

complete regulatory description of each 

SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA 

Form 8260, as modified by the National 

Flight Data Center (FDC)/Permanent 

Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 

CFR part 51, and § 97.20 of Title 14 of 

the Code of Federal Regulations. 

The large number of SIAPs, their 

complex nature, and the need for a 

special format make their verbatim 

publication in the Federal Register 

expensive and impractical. Further, 

airmen do not use the regulatory text of 

the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic 

depiction on charts printed by 

publishers of aeronautical materials. 

Thus, the advantages of incorporation 

by reference are realized and 

publication of the complete description 

of each SIAP contained in FAA form 

documents is unnecessary. This 

amendment provides the affected CFR 

sections and specifies the types of SIAP 

and the corresponding effective dates. 

This amendment also identifies the 

airport and its location, the procedure 

and the amendment number. 

The Rule 

This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is 

effective upon publication of each 

separate SIAP as amended in the 

transmittal. For safety and timeliness of 

change considerations, this amendment 

incorporates only specific changes 

contained for each SIAP as modified by 

FDC/P–NOTAMs. 

The SIAPs, as modified by FDC P– 

NOTAM, and contained in this 

amendment are based on the criteria 

contained in the U.S. Standard for 

Terminal Instrument Procedures 

(TERPS). In developing these changes to 

SIAPs, the TERPS criteria were applied 

only to specific conditions existing at 

the affected airports. All SIAP 

amendments in this rule have been 

previously issued by the FAA in a FDC 

NOTAM as an emergency action of 

immediate flight safety relating directly 

to published aeronautical charts. The 

circumstances which created the need 

for all these SIAP amendments requires 

making them effective in less than 30 

days. 

Because of the close and immediate 

relationship between these SIAPs and 

safety in air commerce, I find that notice 

and public procedure before adopting 

these SIAPs are impracticable and 

contrary to the public interest and, 

where applicable, that good cause exists 

for making these SIAPs effective in less 

than 30 days. 

Conclusion 

The FAA has determined that this 

regulation only involves an established 

body of technical regulations for which 

frequent and routine amendments are 

necessary to keep them operationally 

current. It, therefore—(1) Is not a 

‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 

Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 

‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT regulatory 

Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; 

February 26, 1979); and (3) does not 

warrant preparation of a regulatory 

evaluation as the anticipated impact is 

so minimal. For the same reason, the 

FAA certifies that this amendment will 

not have a significant economic impact 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97 

Air traffic control, Airports, 

Incorporation by reference, and 

Navigation (air). 

Issued in Washington, DC on August 7, 

2009. 

John M. Allen, 

Director, Flight Standards Service. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority 

delegated to me, Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations, Part 97, 14 CFR 

part 97, is amended by amending 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures, effective at 0901 UTC on 

the dates specified, as follows: 

PART 97—STANDARD INSTRUMENT 

APPROACH PROCEDURES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 97 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106, 

40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 

44719, 44721–44722. 

■ 2. Part 97 is amended to read as 

follows: 

By amending: § 97.23 VOR, VOR/ 

DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME 

or TACAN; § 97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, 

LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; 

§ 97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; § 97.29 ILS, 

ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV; 

§ 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; § 97.33 RNAV 

SIAPs; and § 97.35 COPTER SIAPs, 

Identified as follows: 


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. . . Effective Upon Publication 

FDC Date State City Airport FDC No. Subject 

07/22/09 ... NY .... ISLIP .................................................. LONG ISLAND MAC ARTHUR ......... 9/8067 THIS NOTAM PUBLISHED IN 

TL09–18 IS HEREBY RESCINDED IN ITS ENTIRETY. RNAV (GPS) 

RWY 6, ORIG 

07/24/09 ... NC .... CURRITUCK ...................................... CURRITUCK COUNTY RGNL .......... 9/0779 RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... CA .... MOJAVE ............................................ MOJAVE ............................................ 9/1138 GPS RWY 22, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... CA .... MOJAVE ............................................ MOJAVE ............................................ 9/1139 GPS RWY 4, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1328 RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1329 VOR RWY 6, AMDT 12 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... MONONGAHELA .............................. ROSTRAVER .................................... 9/1331 RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1332 ILS OR LOC RWY 24, AMDT 

12 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... MONONGAHELA .............................. ROSTRAVER .................................... 9/1333 RNAV (GPS) RWY 26, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1334 RNAV (GPS) RWY 15, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1335 RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, ORIG 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1336 LOC BC RWY 6, AMDT 7 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1337 VOR RWY 24, AMDT 19 

07/27/09 ... PA ..... PHILADELPHIA ................................. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA .......... 9/1338 RNAV (GPS) RWY 33, ORIG 

08/06/09 ... LA ..... NATCHITOCHES .............................. NATCHITOCHES RGNL ................... 9/1653 LOC RWY 35, AMDT 3D 

08/06/09 ... LA ..... NATCHITOCHES .............................. NATCHITOCHES RGNL ................... 9/1654 NDB RWY 35, AMDT 5 

07/29/09 ... IA ...... PELLA ................................................ PELLA MUNI ..................................... 9/1699 NDB RWY 34, AMDT 7B 

07/29/09 ... CA .... SAN JOSE ......................................... NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE 

INTL.

9/2126 RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, 

ORIG–A 

07/29/09 ... CA .... SAN JOSE ......................................... NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE 

INTL.

9/2127 VOR RWY 12R, AMDT 4 

07/29/09 ... CA .... SAN JOSE ......................................... NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE 

INTL.

9/2128 RNAV (GPS) RWY 12L, 

AMDT 1 

07/29/09 ... CA .... SAN JOSE ......................................... NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE 

INTL.

9/2129 RNAV (GPS) RWY 30R, 

AMDT 1 

07/29/09 ... CA .... SAN JOSE ......................................... NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE 

INTL.

9/2130 RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, 

ORIG–B 

07/29/09 ... CA .... SAN JOSE ......................................... NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE 

INTL.

9/2131 TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND 

OBSTACLE DP, AMDT 6 

08/03/09 ... ID ...... IDAHO FALLS ................................... IDAHO FALLS REGIONAL ............... 9/2431 ILS OR LOC RWY 20, AMDT 

11D 

08/03/09 ... CA .... SACRAMENTO ................................. SACRAMENTO INTL ........................ 9/2432 ILS OR LOC RWY 16R, 

AMDT 14B 

08/03/09 ... CA .... LANCASTER ..................................... GENERAL WM J FOX AIRFIELD ..... 9/2436 TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND 

OBSTACLE DP, ORIG 

08/04/09 ... OK .... ALTUS ............................................... ALTUS/QUARTZ MOUNTAIN RGNL 9/2646 VOR A, AMDT 4C 

08/05/09 ... OK .... ENID WOODRING RGNL ................. ENID .................................................. 9/2896 TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND 

(OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE 

PROCEDURES AMDT 3 

[FR Doc. E9–19657 Filed 8–17–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 97 

[Docket No. 30681; Amdt. No. 3334] 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 

and Obstacle Departure Procedures; 

Miscellaneous Amendments 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final Rule. 

SUMMARY: This establishes, amends, 

suspends, or revokes Standard 

Instrument Approach Procedures 

(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff 

Minimums and Obstacle Departure 

Procedures for operations at certain 

airports. These regulatory actions are 

needed because of the adoption of new 

or revised criteria, or because of changes 

occurring in the National Airspace 

System, such as the commissioning of 

new navigational facilities, adding new 

obstacles, or changing air traffic 

requirements. These changes are 

designed to provide safe and efficient 

use of the navigable airspace and to 

promote safe flight operations under 

instrument flight rules at the affected 

airports. 

DATES: This rule is effective August 18, 

2009. The compliance date for each 

SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, 

and ODP is specified in the amendatory 

provisions. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of August 18, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: Availability of matters 

incorporated by reference in the 

amendment is as follows: 

For Examination 

1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA 

Headquarters Building, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; 

2. The FAA Regional Office of the 

region in which the affected airport is 

located; 

3. The National Flight Procedures 

Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., 

Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or, 

4. The National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 


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