AD 2008-25-06 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes Equipped With International Aero Engines (IAE) Model V2500-A1 Engines or Model V25xx-A5 Series Engines

Models named: A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-131, A321-231, A321-232 series, V2500-A1. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all Airbus Model A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-131, A321-231, and A321-232 series airplanes, certificated in any category; all serial numbers equipped with International Aero Engine (IAE) Model V2500-A1 engines or Model V25xx-A5 series engines. (The “xx” is used in the series engine reference to indicate various numbers listed in the type certificate data sheet.)

Unless already done, do the following actions for airplanes equipped with IAE model V2500-A1 engines: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct a records review to determine if barrel nut part number (P/N) 83644-1612 is installed, in accordance with paragraph 5.1 of Airbus All Operator Telex (AOT) A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (1) For airplanes on which it can be positively determined from a records review that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed, no further action is required by this paragraph. (2) For airplanes on which it cannot be positively determined from a records review that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, do the visual inspections of the barrel nut for part numbers and for broken nuts in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (i) If one or more barrel nuts are found broken, before further flight contact Airbus for corrective actions and do the corrective actions. (ii) If two or more barrel nuts having P/N 83644-1612 are found installed, before further flight correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (iii) If only one barrel nut having P/N 83644-1612 is found installed: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(iii)(A) and (f)(2)(iii)(B) of this AD, correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (A) Within 1,200 flight hours or 960 flight cycles since installation of the part, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD. (g) Unless already done, do the following actions for airplanes equipped with IAE Model V25xx-A5 series engines: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct a records review to determine if barrel nut P/N 83644-1612 is installed, in accordance with paragraph 4.1 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (1) For airplanes for which it can be positively determined from a records review that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed, no further action is required by this paragraph. (2) For airplanes on which it cannot be positively determined that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, do the visual inspections of the barrel nut for part numbers and for broken nuts, in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (i) If one or more barrel nuts are found broken, before further flight contact Airbus for corrective actions and do the corrective actions. (ii) If two or more barrel nuts having P/N 83644-1612 are found installed, before further flight correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (iii) If only one barrel nut having P/N 83644-1612 is found installed: At the later of the time specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(iii)(A) and (g)(2)(iii)(B) of this AD, correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (A) Within 1,200 flight hours or 960 flight cycles since installation of the part, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD. (h) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an engine mount barrel nut, part number 83644-1612, on any affected airplane. (i) Accomplishment of the corrective actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD terminates the requirements of AD 90-22-08, amendment 39-6781. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (j) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tim Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC 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. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (k) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0191-E, dated October 20, 2008; and Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You must use Airbus All Operator Telex A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com ; Internet http://www.airbus.com . (3) You may review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information 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 . Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 26, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-29182 Filed 12-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions for airplanes equipped with IAE model V2500-A1 engines: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct a records review to determine if barrel nut part number (P/N) 83644-1612 is installed, in accordance with paragraph 5.1 of Airbus All Operator Telex (AOT) A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (1) For airplanes on which it can be positively determined from a records review that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed, no further action is required by this paragraph. (2) For airplanes on which it cannot be positively determined from a records review that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, do the visual inspections of the barrel nut for part numbers and for broken nuts in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (i) If one or more barrel nuts are found broken, before further flight contact Airbus for corrective actions and do the corrective actions. (ii) If two or more barrel nuts having P/N 83644-1612 are found installed, before further flight correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (iii) If only one barrel nut having P/N 83644-1612 is found installed: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(iii)(A) and (f)(2)(iii)(B) of this AD, correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (A) Within 1,200 flight hours or 960 flight cycles since installation of the part, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD. (g) Unless already done, do the following actions for airplanes equipped with IAE Model V25xx-A5 series engines: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, conduct a records review to determine if barrel nut P/N 83644-1612 is installed, in accordance with paragraph 4.1 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (1) For airplanes for which it can be positively determined from a records review that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed, no further action is required by this paragraph. (2) For airplanes on which it cannot be positively determined that P/N 83644-1612 is not installed: Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, do the visual inspections of the barrel nut for part numbers and for broken nuts, in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (i) If one or more barrel nuts are found broken, before further flight contact Airbus for corrective actions and do the corrective actions. (ii) If two or more barrel nuts having P/N 83644-1612 are found installed, before further flight correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (iii) If only one barrel nut having P/N 83644-1612 is found installed: At the later of the time specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(iii)(A) and (g)(2)(iii)(B) of this AD, correct the installation in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008. (A) Within 1,200 flight hours or 960 flight cycles since installation of the part, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD. (h) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an engine mount barrel nut, part number 83644-1612, on any affected airplane. (i) Accomplishment of the corrective actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD terminates the requirements of AD 90-22-08, amendment 39-6781. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (j) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tim Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC 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. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (k) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0191-E, dated October 20, 2008; and Airbus AOT A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You must use Airbus All Operator Telex A320-71A1045, dated October 17, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com ; Internet http://www.airbus.com . (3) You may review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information 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 . Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 26, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-29182 Filed 12-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P