AD 2007-16-04 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-100 and A320-200 Series Airplanes

Models named: A319-100, Model A320-200 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-100 and Model A320-200 series airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Airbus Service Bulletins A320-28-1102, Revision 02, dated July 10, 2006; and A320-57-1117, Revision 02, dated March 13, 2006; except airplanes having manufacturer's serial numbers 1083, 1310, 1314, and 1360.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Repetitive Inspections/Corrective Actions of Four Wing-Tank Fuel Pumps and Canisters (f) Perform a detailed inspection for detached identification labels in the four wing-tank fuel pumps and canisters, and do all applicable corrective actions, by doing all the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1102, Revision 02, dated July 10, 2006; except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Inspect at the earlier of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Within 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) Before the next flight following any wing-tank fuel pump failure. (g) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD thereafter at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, until accomplishment of paragraph (j) of this AD. (1) For airplanes on which the inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD has not been done: Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) 600 flight hours. (ii) Before the next flight following any wing-tank fuel pump failure. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD has been done: Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed the earlier of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) 3,000 flight hours. (ii) Before the next flight following any wing-tank fuel pump failure. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: “An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.” Credit for Actions Accomplished Using Previous Service Information (h) Inspections and corrective actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1102, dated August 20, 2002; or Revision 01, dated February 11, 2005; are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD. Inspection/Corrective Actions of the Collector Cells, Surge Tank, Wing Fuel Tank and Vent Box (i) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for detached identification labels in the collector cells between ribs 1 and 2, the surge tank between ribs 22 and 26, and the wing fuel tank and vent box, and do any applicable corrective actions, by doing all the applicable actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1117, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated March 13, 2006. Do any applicable corrective action before further flight. Modification (j) Before the accumulation of 162 months since first flight of the airplane, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later: Modify the fuel strainers at the fuel pump and suction bypass intakes by doing all the actions in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1149, Revision 01, dated October 9, 2006. Accomplishment of the modification in this paragraph ends the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Credit for Actions Accomplished Using Previous Service Information (k) Modifications accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1149, dated June 14, 2006, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. No Reporting Required (l) Although Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1102, Revision 02, dated July 10, 2006, specifies submitting an inspection report to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (m)(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 your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Related Information (n) European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness directive 2006-0236R1, dated March 9, 2007, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (o) You must use the Airbus service bulletins specified in Table 1 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 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Table 1.—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Service Bulletin Revision level Date A320-28-1102, excluding Appendix 01 02 July 10, 2006. A320-57-1117, including Appendix 01 02 March 13, 2006. A320-28-1149 01 October 9, 2006. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-15225 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from several incidents of detached plastic identification labels found floating in the wing fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent plastic identification labels being ingested into the fuel pumps and consequently entering the engine fuel feed system, which could result in an engine shutdown.