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AD 2004-12-19 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

2004-07-27
2004-06-22
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Models named: A319, A320, A321 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, certificated in any category; except those airplanes on which Airbus Modification 30737 has been accomplished in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-24-1099, Revision 02, dated February 11, 2003, in service).

Compliance

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent ignition of the input filter capacitors of the transformer rectifier unit (TRU) in position 2 of the avionics compartment, which could potentially result in smoke in the cockpit, accomplish the following: Replacement (a) Prior to the accumulation of 15,000 total flight hours, or within 16 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, replace the TRU, part number Y005-2, with a new TRU, part number Y005-3, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-24-1099, Revision 02, dated February 11, 2003. (b) Replacements accomplished before the effective date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-24-1099, dated March 5, 2002; or Revision 01, dated July 26, 2002; are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in this AD. Parts Installation (c) As of the effective date of this AD no person shall install a TRU, part number Y005-2, within position 2 of the avionics compartment on any airplane. Alternative Methods of Compliance (d) 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 (AMOCs) for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (e) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-24-1099, Revision 02, dated February 11, 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 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 2002-554(B), dated November 13, 2002. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on July 27, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-13701 Filed 6-21-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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