AD 2001-20-16 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes

Models named: A319, A320 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Goodrich carbon brakes having part number 2-1526-4, 2-1526-5, 2-1572, 2-1600-1, or 2-1600-2. Note 1: Brakes having the affected part numbers may have been installed in production in accordance with Airbus Modification 23597, 24007, 24260, 25810, 30075, or 31146; or in service in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1090, A320-32-1114, A320-32-1180, A320-32-1221, or A320-32-1228.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the airplane from departing the end of the runway during a landing or a rejected takeoff due to reduced braking performance, accomplish the following: Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) (a) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved AFM by inserting into the AFM a copy of Airbus AFM Temporary Revision (TR) 5.02.00/60 (for Model A319 series airplanes) or TR 5.03.00/21 (for Model A320 series airplanes), both Issue 2, both dated September 14, 2001; as applicable. Note 2: Reference in TRs 5.02.00/60 and 5.03.00/21 to airplanes stored for a period of “more than 7 days” means a period of more than 7 consecutive days without brake usage. (b) When the TRs required by paragraph (a) of this AD have been incorporated into the general AFM revisions, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, provided the information contained in the general revisions is identical to that specified in the TRs. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Operations Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116. Special Flight Permits (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference (e) The AFM revisions shall be done in accordance with Airbus Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision 5.02.00/60, Issue 2, dated September 14, 2001; or Airbus Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Revision 5.03.00/21, Issue 2, dated September 14, 2001; as applicable. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2001-441(B), dated September 19, 2001. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on October 26, 2001. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 3, 2001. Vi L. Lipski, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 01-25393 Filed 10-10-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U