[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 137 (Monday, July 18, 2011)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Pages 42024-42029]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16559]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0257; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-122-AD;

Amendment 39-16741; AD 2011-14-06]

RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on
an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

* * * * *
The issue 10 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI [Airworthiness Limitation Items]
Document and issue 2 of Airbus A319 Corporate Jet ALI Document introduce more
restrictive maintenance requirements/airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with
this issue 10 constitutes an unsafe condition.
* * * * *

The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural
elements and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 22, 2011.

The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD as of August 22, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of
certain other publications, listed in this AD as of November 7, 2007 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007).

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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in
person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD

that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
March 24, 2011 (76 FR 16582), and proposed to supersede AD 2007-20-05, Amendment 39-15215
(72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007).
Since we issued AD 2007-20-05, we have determined that more restrictive limitations are
necessary. We have also added Model A318-121 and -122 airplanes to the applicability. The
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0071R1, dated May 28,
2010 (referred to after this as ''the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:

The airworthiness limitations are currently included in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321

Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS).

The airworthiness limitations applicable to the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness

Limitation Items (DT ALI) are currently given in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI
Document reference AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 and Airbus A319 Corporate Jet ALI
Document reference AI/SE-M2/95A.1038/99, which are approved by the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and referenced in Airbus Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 2.

The issue 10 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI Document and issue 2 of Airbus

A319 Corporate Jet ALI Document introduce more restrictive maintenance
requirements/airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with this issue 10 constitutes
an unsafe condition.

EASA AD 2010-0071 retains the requirements of EASA AD 2006-0165, which is

superseded, and requires the implementation of more restrictive maintenance
requirements/airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
ALI Document reference AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 issue 10 and Airbus A319
Corporate Jet ALI Document reference AI/SE-M2/95A.1038/99.

This [EASA] AD has been revised to clarify the special compliance times defined in
Table 1 of this [EASA] AD.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

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Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no
comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Revision to Airworthiness Limitation Items Document

Airbus has issued A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-

M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 11, dated September 2010. Issue 11 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 does not add any additional
burden on the operator. We have revised paragraphs (j) and (k), table 1, and Note 3, in this final rule
to require compliance in accordance with Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation
Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated
September 2010.

Conclusion

We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these changes will not
increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their
substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to
ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not
intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service
information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to
follow our FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a Note within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect about 729 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2007-20-05 and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the currently required actions is $85 per product.
We estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the new basic
requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $61,965, or $85 per product.

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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132.
This AD will 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 AD:
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); and
3. 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it
in the AD docket.

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 the NPRM, 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15215 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007) and
adding the following new AD:

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 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
FAA
www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/
Aviation Safety
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html

2011-14-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-16741. Docket No. FAA-2011-0257; Directorate Identifier

2010-NM-122-AD.

Effective Date

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 22, 2011.

Affected ADs

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2007-20-05, Amendment 39-15215.

Applicability

(c) 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 A320-111, -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.

Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new
inspections. Compliance with these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that
have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections, the
operator may not be able to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to
comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of
compliance according to paragraph (n) of this AD. The request should include a description of
changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected
structure. The FAA has provided guidance for this determination in Advisory Circular (AC) 25.1529-
1.

Subject

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05: Wings.

Reason

(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states:

* * * * *
The issue 10 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALI [Airworthiness Limitation Items]
Document and issue 2 of Airbus A319 Corporate Jet ALI Document introduce more
restrictive maintenance requirements/airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with
this issue 10 constitutes an unsafe condition.
* * * * *

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The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural
elements and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.

Compliance

(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007-20-05: Revise Airworthiness Limitations Section

(ALS) To Incorporate Safe Life ALIs

(g) For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -
132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes: Within 3 months after
November 7, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-20-05), revise the ALS of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Sub-part 1-2, ''Life Limits,'' and Sub-part 1-3, ''Demonstrated
Fatigue Lives,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1–Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation
Items, dated February 28, 2006. Accomplish the actions in Sub-part 1-2, ''Life Limits,'' and Sub-part
1-3, ''Demonstrated Fatigue Lives,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1–Safe Life
Airworthiness Limitation Items, dated February 28, 2006, at the times specified in Sub-part 1-2, ''Life
Limits,'' and Sub-part 1-3, ''Demonstrated Fatigue Lives,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS
Part 1–Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, dated February 28, 2006, except as provided by
paragraph (i) of this AD.

Revise ALS To Incorporate Damage-Tolerant ALIs

(h) For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -
132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes; except Model A319
airplanes on which Airbus Modifications 28238, 28162, and 28342 have been incorporated in
production: Within 14 days after November 7, 2007, revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005 (approved by the EASA on
February 7, 2006); Issue 08, dated March 2006 (approved by the EASA on January 4, 2007); or Issue
09, dated November 2006 (approved by the EASA on May 21, 2007). Accomplish the actions in
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006; at the
times specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated
November 2006; as applicable; except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD. Doing the actions
required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.

Grace Period for New or More Restrictive Actions

(i) For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -
132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes: For any new or more
restrictive life limit introduced with Sub-part 1-2, ''Life Limits,'' and Sub-part 1-3, ''Demonstrated
Fatigue Lives,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1–Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation
Items, dated February 28, 2006, replace the part at the time specified in Sub-part 1-2, ''Life Limits,''
and Sub-part 1-3, ''Demonstrated Fatigue Lives,'' of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1–Safe

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Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, dated February 28, 2006, or within 6 months after November 7,
2007, whichever is later. For any new or more restrictive inspection introduced with Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue
7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006; do the
inspection at the time specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or
Issue 09, dated November 2006; as applicable; or within 6 months after November 7, 2007,
whichever is later.

New Requirements of This AD: Revise ALS To Incorporate Damage-Tolerant ALIs With
Revised Compliance Times

(j) Within 9 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance program by
incorporating all maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations specified in the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated September 2010. Comply with all applicable
maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations included in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue
10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated September 2010; except as provided by paragraph (k) of
this AD. Doing the actions required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of
this AD.

Special Compliance Times for Certain Tasks

(k) For new and more restrictive tasks introduced with Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009;
or Issue 11, dated September 2010; as specified in table 1 of this AD: The initial compliance time for
doing the tasks is specified in table 1 of this AD.

Table 1–Compliance Times for New Tasks

Task Applicability (as Compliance time, whichever occurs later
specified in the
applicability
column of the
task)
545102-01-6 Group 19-1A The threshold as defined in Within 2,000 flight cycles or
CFM, Group 19- Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 5,500 flight hours, after the
1B CFM, and Airworthiness Limitation Items, effective date of this AD,
Model A320-200 Document AI/SE- whichever occurs first
airplanes with M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10,
CFM Industrial dated October 2009; or Issue
(CFM)/Internatio- 11, dated September 2010
nal Aero Engine
(IAE) engines

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545102-01-7 Model A320-100 The threshold as defined in Within 2,000 flight cycles or
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 2,000 flight hours, after the
Airworthiness Limitation Items, effective date of this AD,
Document AI/SE- whichever occurs first
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10,
dated October 2009; or Issue
11, dated September 2010
572050-01-1 Group 19-1A and At the time of the next due Within 6 months after the
or alternative Group 19-1B accomplishment of any one of effective date of this AD
task the tasks 572004, 572020, or
572050-02-1 572053 as currently described
in the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 7, dated December 2005;
Issue 08, dated March 2006; or
Issue 09, dated November 2006
572050-01-4 Model A320-200 At the time of the next due Within 6 months after the
or alternative accomplishment of any one of effective date of this AD
task the tasks 572004, 572020, or
572050-02-4 572053 as currently described
in the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 7, dated December 2005;
Issue 08, dated March 2006; or
Issue 09, dated November 2006
572050-01-5 Group 21-1A At the time of the next due Within 6 months after the
or alternative accomplishment of any one of effective date of this AD
task the tasks 572004, 572020, or
572050-02-5 572053 as currently described
in the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 7, dated December 2005;
Issue 08, dated March 2006; or
Issue 09, dated November 2006

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572050-01-7 Model A320-100 At the time of the next due Within 6 months after the
or alternative accomplishment of any one of effective date of this AD
task the tasks 572004, 572020, or
572050-02-7 572053 as currently described
in the Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 7, dated December 2005;
Issue 08, dated March 2006; or
Issue 09, dated November 2006
534132-01-1 Model A320 PRE The threshold/interval as Within 100 days after the
30748 defined in Airbus effective date of this AD,
A318/A319/A320/A321 without exceeding the
Airworthiness Limitation Items, previous threshold/ interval
Document AI/SE- as defined in Airbus
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, A318/A319/A320/A321
dated October 2009; or Issue Airworthiness Limitation
11, dated September 2010 Items, Document
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 7, dated
December 2005; Issue 08,
dated March 2006; or
Issue 09, dated
November 2006
531118-01-1 Model A318 The threshold/interval as Within 100 days after the
(except (A318- defined in Airbus effective date of this AD,
121 and -122), A318/A319/A320/A321 without exceeding the
Group 19-1A, Airworthiness Limitation Items, previous threshold/interval
Group 19-1B, Document AI/SE- as defined in Airbus
Model A320, M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, A318/A319/A320/A321
A321 dated October 2009; or Issue Airworthiness Limitation
11, dated September 2010 Items, Document
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96,
Issue 7, dated
December 2005; Issue 08,
dated March 2006; or
Issue 09, dated
November 2006
531118-01-1 Model A318-121 The threshold/interval as Within 100 days after the
and -122 defined in Airbus effective date of this AD
airplanes A318/A319/A320/A321
Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document AI/SE-
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10,
dated October 2009; or Issue
11, dated September 2010

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 Note 2: New ALI Task 572050 refers to the outer wing dry bay and is comprised of extracts from
three ALI Tasks: 572004, 572020 and 572053. The threshold of ALI Task 572050 for the whole dry
bay area is that of the lowest threshold of the source ALI tasks, i.e., that of ALI Task 572053.

No Alternative Life Limits, Inspections, or Inspection Intervals

(l) After the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD have been accomplished, no
alternative life limits, inspections, or inspection intervals may be used, except as provided by
paragraphs (i) and (m) of this AD, and except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD.
(m) After the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD have been accomplished, no
alternative life limits, inspections, or inspection intervals may be used.

FAA AD Differences

Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2010-0071R1, dated May 28, 2010, requires operators to
comply with the limitations specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation
Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Airbus A319 Corporate
Jet Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M2/95A.1038/99, Issue 02, dated March 2009;
as applicable. This AD requires incorporating Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness
Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11,
dated September 2010. Additionally, this AD does not require incorporating Airbus A319 Corporate
Jet Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M2/95A.1038/99, Issue 02, dated March 2009,
because that ALI only specifies compliance with the limitations specified in Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue
10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated September 2010.

Other FAA AD Provisions

(n) 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: 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. Information may
be e-mailed 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 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.

Related Information

(o) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0071R1, dated May 28, 2010; Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue
7, dated December 2005; Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document
AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 08, dated March 2006; Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness

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Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November 2006; Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue
10, dated October 2009; and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 11, dated September 2010; for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

(p) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.

Table 2–All Material Incorporated by Reference

Document Revision Date
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1 – Safe Life Revision 00 February 28, 2006
Airworthiness Limitation Items
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Issue 7 December 2005
Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Issue 08 March 2006
Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Issue 09 November 2006
Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Issue 10 October 2009
Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Issue 11 September 2010
Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96

The issue level of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-
M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; and Issue 11, dated September 2010; is indicated
only on the title page and in the Record of Revisions of these documents.

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue
10, dated October 2009; and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 11, dated September 2010; under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information contained in table 3 of this AD on November 7, 2007 (72 FR 56262, October
3, 2007).

Table 3–Material Previously Incorporated by Reference

Document Revision Date
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1 – Revision 00 February 28, 2006
Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Issue 7 December 2005
Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-
M4/95A.0252/96

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 Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Issue 08 March 2006
Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-
M4/95A.0252/96
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Issue 09 November 2006
Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-
M4/95A.0252/96

(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(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 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 June 24, 2011.

Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.

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