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AD 2004-09-19 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes

2004-06-09
2004-05-05
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Models named: A319, A320 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, certificated in any category; except those on which Airbus Modification 31888 has been accomplished.

Compliance

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To reduce the potential for electrical arcing within the fuel tank due to insufficient electrical bonding, which could result in a fire or explosion in the fuel tank, accomplish the following: Modification of Electrical Bonding (a) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical bonding of the fuel return line in each wing between ribs 7 and 8, by installing a grounding tag to a certain check valve attachment bolt; installing bonding leads between the check valve, the fuel return line, and the adjacent rib 8; and performing an electrical bonding resistance test; per the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1103, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2003. If the electrical resistance test of any bonding lead fails: Before further flight, disassemble the bonding lead, repeat the applicable cleaning procedures, reassemble the bonding lead, and repeat the electrical resistance test per the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Credit for Actions Accomplished Previously (b) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1103, dated June 14, 2002, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions required by paragraph (a) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (d) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1103, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2003. 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, 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 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. Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive F-2002-476 R1, dated January 21, 2004. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on June 9, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 26, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-10019 Filed 5-4-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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