Document ID: FAA-2012-0807-0004
Agency: faa
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Airplanes
Posted Date: 2014-02-10T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7603-7609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02722]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0807; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-191-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive 
(AD) for all Airbus Model A318 series airplanes, and Model A319, A320, 
and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM proposed identifying the part 
number and serial number of each passenger oxygen container, replacing 
the oxygen generator manifold of the affected oxygen container with a 
serviceable manifold, and performing an operational check of the manual 
mask release, and corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM was 
prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the oxygen generator 
manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses during installation 
onto the generator outlets. This action revises the NPRM by adding 
airplanes to the applicability, adding a new check for part numbers, 
corrective actions if necessary, and reducing the compliance time for 
certain actions. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct non-
serviceable oxygen generator manifolds, which could reduce or block the 
oxygen supply and result in injury to passengers when oxygen supply is 
needed. Since these

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actions impose an additional burden over that proposed in the NPRM, we 
are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to 
comment on these proposed changes.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 27, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For Airbus service information identified in this proposed 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 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com. For B/E service information identified in this 
proposed AD, contact B/E Aerospace Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 23560 
Lubeck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093-2976; fax (49) 451 4093-4488. 
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is 
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0807; 
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-191-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an earlier NPRM for the 
specified products, which was published in the Federal Register on 
August 16, 2012 (77 FR 49386). The NPRM proposed to require actions 
intended to address the unsafe condition for the specified products.
    Since the NPRM (77 FR 49386, August 16, 2012) was issued, we have 
determined that Airbus Model A318-121 and A318-122 airplanes also are 
affected by the identified unsafe condition of this AD, and therefore 
we have added them to the applicability paragraph of this AD. We are 
also making the following changes to the NPRM:
     We have extended the compliance time for certain actions;
     The affected part numbers specified by the NPRM (77 FR 
49386, August 16, 2012) have been changed in this supplemental NPRM 
(SNPRM); and
     A new check for part numbers and a corrective action have 
been added.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0083, dated May 16, 2012 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    During production of passenger oxygen containers, the 
manufacturer B/E Aerospace detected some silicon particles inside 
the oxygen generator manifolds. Investigation revealed that those 
particles (chips) had chafed from the mask hoses during installation 
onto the generator outlets. It was discovered that a defective mask 
hose installation device had caused the chafing.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce or 
block the oxygen supply, possibly resulting in injury to passengers 
when oxygen supply is needed.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2011-
0167 [(http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0167_superseded.pdf/AD_2011-0167_1)] to require the identification and 
modification of the affected oxygen container assemblies. That AD 
also prohibited the installation of the affected containers on any 
aeroplane as replacement parts.
    Since that AD was issued, it was established that the Models 
A318-121 and A318-122 were missing from the Applicability of the AD, 
and clarification was necessary regarding the affected containers, 
which are only those marked B/E Aerospace Systems on the equipment 
data plate.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0167, which is superseded, expands the 
Applicability by adding two aeroplane models, and provides clarity 
by providing a list of affected passenger oxygen containers.

Required actions also include replacing the oxygen generator manifold 
of the affected oxygen container with a serviceable manifold, doing an 
operational check of the manual mask release, and repairing the 
passenger oxygen container if necessary.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. 
FAA-2012-0807.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to comment on the NPRM (77 FR 
49386, August 16, 2012). The following presents the comments received 
on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Remove Sentence

    Airbus requested that we revise paragraph (h) of the NPRM (77 FR 
49386, August 16, 2012) to remove the sentence, ``If the operational 
check fails, before further flight, repair, using a method approved by 
either the Manager, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (or its 
delegated agent).'' Airbus explained that the sentence is already 
covered by instructions for the repair that exist in standard 
practices.
    We disagree with the commenter's request to remove the sentence 
that specifies accomplishing a repair if an operational test fails. 
This SNPRM proposes that corrective actions must be done to ensure the 
identified unsafe condition is addressed. Also, since each

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operator may be using different instructions for doing a repair, we 
cannot reference any particular instructions. We have not changed the 
SNPRM in this regard.

Request To Correct Typographical Error

    Airbus requested that we revise the NPRM (77 FR 49386, August 16, 
2012) to correct a typographical error. Airbus explained that the NPRM 
lists B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 1, 
dated December 15, 2012, but stated that the date of this service 
bulletin is December 15, 2011.
    We disagree to revise the SNPRM. Airbus has since confirmed that 
the correct date for B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, 
Revision 1, is December 15, 2012, as referenced in the NPRM (77 FR 
49386, August 16, 2012). We have not changed the SNPRM in this regard.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    In many FAA transport ADs, when the service information specifies 
to contact the manufacturer for further instructions if certain 
discrepancies are found, we typically include in the FAA AD a 
requirement to accomplish the action using a method approved by either 
the FAA or the State of Design Authority (or its delegated agent).
    We have recently been notified that certain laws in other countries 
do not allow such delegation of authority, but some countries do 
recognize design approval organizations. In addition, we have become 
aware that some U.S. operators have used repair instructions that were 
previously approved by a State of Design Authority or a Design Approval 
Holder (DAH) as a method of compliance with this provision in FAA ADs. 
Frequently, in these cases, the previously approved repair instructions 
come from the airplane structural repair manual or DAH repair approval 
statements that were not specifically developed to address the unsafe 
condition corrected by the AD. Using repair instructions that were not 
specifically approved for a particular AD creates the potential for 
doing repairs that were not developed to address the unsafe condition 
identified by the MCAI AD, the FAA AD, or the applicable service 
information, which could result in the unsafe condition not being fully 
corrected.
    To prevent the use of repairs that were not specifically developed 
to correct the unsafe condition, this proposed AD would require that 
the repair approval specifically refer to the FAA AD. This change is 
intended to clarify the method of compliance and to provide operators 
with better visibility of repairs that are specifically developed and 
approved to correct the unsafe condition. In addition, we use the 
phrase ``its delegated agent, or the DAH with the State of Design 
Authority's design organization approval, as applicable'' in this 
proposed AD to refer to a DAH authorized to approve required repairs 
for this proposed AD.
    Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM (77 FR 
49386, August 16, 2012). As a result, we have determined that it is 
necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional 
opportunity for the public to comment on this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 22 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                       Cost on
                  Action                              Labor cost            Parts cost    Cost per       U.S.
                                                                                          product     operators
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Replacement (The average number of oxygen   3 work-hours x $85 per hour =           $0         $255       $5,610
 containers per airplane is 50).             $255.
Operational Check.........................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour =            0          255        5,610
                                             $255.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that 
would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We 
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
repairs:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Repair (from operational check)...............  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85              $0             $85
Repair (from part number check of the           1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85               0              85
 passenger oxygen container).
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

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Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2012-0807; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-
191-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 27, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 
airplanes; A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 
airplanes; A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 
airplanes; A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 
airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial 
numbers (MSN).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of silicon particles inside the 
oxygen generator manifolds, which had chafed from the mask hoses 
during installation onto the generator outlets. We are issuing this 
AD to detect and correct non-serviceable oxygen generator manifolds, 
which could reduce or block the oxygen supply, which could result in 
injury to passengers when oxygen supply is needed.

(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) Part Number and Serial Number Identification

    Within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24 months, 
whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, identify 
the part number and serial number of each passenger oxygen 
container. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 
lieu of this identification if the part number and serial number of 
the oxygen container can be conclusively determined from that 
review.

 (h) Replacement, Check, Repair

    If the part number of the passenger oxygen container is listed 
in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and the serial number of the 
passenger oxygen container is listed in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: 
Within the compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, do 
the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(3), (h)(4), and (h)(5) of 
this AD, except as provided by paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(7) of 
this AD.
    (1) (Type I: 15 and 22 minutes) 12C15LXXXXX0100, 
12C15RXXXXX0100, 13C15LXXXXX0100, 13C15RXXXXX0100, 14C15LXXXXX0100, 
14C15RXXXXX0100, 12C22LXXXXX0100, 12C22RXXXXX0100, 13C22LXXXXX0100, 
13C22RXXXXX0100, 14C22LXXXXX0100, and 14C22RXXXXX0100; and (Type II: 
15 and 22 minutes) 22C15LXXXXX0100, 22C15RXXXXX0100, 
22C22LXXXXX0100, and 22C22RXXXXX0100.

    Note 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD:  The passenger emergency 
oxygen container assemblies listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD 
are products having the mark ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the identification 
plate.

    (2) ARBA-0000 to ARBA-9999 inclusive, ARBB-0000 to ARBB-9999 
inclusive, ARBC-0000 to ARBC-9999 inclusive, ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999 
inclusive, ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999 inclusive, BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999 
inclusive, BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999 inclusive, BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999 
inclusive, BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999 inclusive, and BEBM-0000 to BEBM-
9999 inclusive.
    (3) Replace the oxygen generator manifold of the affected oxygen 
passenger container with a serviceable manifold, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-
35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (4) Do an operational check of the manual mask release, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011. If the operational 
check fails, before further flight, repair using a method approved 
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or 
its delegated agent, or the Design Approval Holder with EASA's 
design organization approval, as applicable). For a repair method to 
be approved, the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD.
    (5) Check if the part number of the passenger oxygen container 
is listed in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, 
Revision 1, dated December 15, 2012; or B/E Aerospace Service 
Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 1, dated December 20, 2011. If 
the part number is listed in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-
0100-35-005, Revision 1, dated December 15, 2012; or B/E Aerospace 
Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 1, dated December 20, 
2011; within the compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of this 
AD, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or 
its delegated agent, or the Design Approval Holder with EASA's 
design organization approval, as applicable). For a repair method to 
be approved, the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD.

(i) Exceptions

    (1) Oxygen containers that meet the conditions specified in 
paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD are compliant with the 
requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (i) Oxygen containers Type I having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been modified prior to the 
effective date of this AD, as specified in the Accomplishment 
Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, 
Revision 1, dated December 15, 2012.
    (ii) Oxygen containers Type II having a part number listed in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number listed in 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, that have been modified prior to the 
effective date of this AD, as specified in the Accomplishment 
Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, 
Revision 1, dated December 20, 2011.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has not been embodied in production do not have 
to comply with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD, unless 
an oxygen container having a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number listed in paragraph (h)(2) of 
this AD has been replaced since the airplane's first flight.
    (3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150703 or Airbus 
Modification 150704 has been embodied in production and which are 
not listed by model and MSN in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, 
dated March 29, 2011, are not subject to the requirements of 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, unless an oxygen container having 
a part number listed in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD and having a 
serial number listed in

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paragraph (h)(2) of this AD has been replaced since the airplane's 
first flight.
    (4) Model A319 airplanes that are equipped with a gaseous oxygen 
system for passengers, installed in production with Airbus 
Modification 33125, do not have the affected passenger oxygen 
containers installed. Unless these airplanes have been modified in-
service (no approved Airbus modification exists), the requirements 
of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD do not apply to these 
airplanes.
    (5) Airplanes that have already been inspected prior to the 
effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 
29, 2011, must be inspected and, depending on findings, corrected, 
within the compliance time defined in paragraph (g) of this AD, as 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, except as 
specified in paragraph (i)(6) of this AD.
    (6) Airplanes on which the passenger oxygen container has been 
replaced before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, 
dated March 29, 2011, are compliant with the requirements of the 
paragraph (h) of this AD for that passenger oxygen container.
    (7) The requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD apply 
only to passenger oxygen containers that are Design A, as defined in 
figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD.
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    Note 1 to figure 1 to paragraph (i)(7) of this AD:  Figure 1 to 
paragraph (i)(7) of this AD contains the information specified in 
Appendix 1 of EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0083, dated May 16, 
2012.

(j) Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an 
oxygen container having a part number specified in paragraph (h)(1) 
of this AD and having a serial number specified in paragraph (h)(2) 
of this AD, on any airplane, unless the container has been modified 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of any of the 
service bulletins specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) 
of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35A1047, dated March 29, 2011.
    (2) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, Revision 
1, dated December 15, 2012.
    (3) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, Revision 
1, dated December 20, 2011.

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(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in 
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD.
    (1) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 1XCXX-0100-35-005, dated 
March 14, 2011.
    (2) B/E AEROSPACE Service Bulletin 22CXX-0100-35-003, dated 
March 17, 2011.

(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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 
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, use these actions if they 
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if 
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its 
delegated agent, or the Design Approval Holder with a State of 
Design Authority's design organization approval, as applicable). For 
a repair method to be approved, the repair approval must 
specifically refer to this AD. You are required to ensure the 
product is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0083, 
dated May 16, 2012, for related information. This may be found in 
the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2012-0807.
    (2) 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 
61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For B/E service information identified in this 
proposed AD, contact B/E Aerospace Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 
23560 Lubeck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093-2976; fax (49) 451 
4093-4488. You may view this referenced service information at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 21, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02722 Filed 2-7-14; 8:45 am]
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