AD 2005-26-07 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-100, A319-100, A320-200, A321-100, and A321-200 Series Airplanes; and Model A320-111 Airplanes

This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318-111, A318-112, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, and A321-231 airplanes; certificated in any category.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (f) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM to include the information in the applicable temporary revision (TR) listed in Table 1 of this AD. Thereafter, operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the applicable TR. Table 1.—Airbus AFM TRs Airbus models AFM TR Date A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, and A320-233 airplanes; on which Airbus Modification 20024 has not been done 4.02.00/28 February 21, 2005. A318-111, A318-112, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, and A320-233 airplanes; on which Airbus Modification 20024 has been done 4.02.00/29 February 22, 2005. A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, and A321-231 airplanes 4.02.00/30 February 23, 2005. Note 1: The action required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be done by inserting in the AFM a copy of the applicable TR listed in Table 1 of this AD. When this TR has been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the applicable TR listed in Table 1 of this AD. Special Flight Permits (g) Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 (“Special flight permits”) and Section 21.199 (“Issue of special flight permits”) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Related Information (i) French airworthiness directive F-2005-165, dated September 28, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use the documents listed in Table 2 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov ; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Temporary Revision to the A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual Date 4.02.00/28 February 21, 2005. 4.02.00/29 February 22, 2005. 4.02.00/30 February 23, 2005. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 14, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-24344 Filed 12-23-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from a determination that, once a fuel leak is detected, fuel management procedures are a critical factor in limiting the consequences of the leak. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew is advised of appropriate procedures to follow in the event of a fuel leak, such as isolating the fuel tanks, stopping any fuel transfers, and landing as soon as possible. Failure to follow these procedures could result in excessive fuel loss that could cause the engines to shut down during flight.