AD 92-08-09

92-08-09 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-8220. Docket No. 92-NM-61-AD.

Applicability: Model A320 series airplanes; manufacturer's serial numbers 002 through 122, 124 through 179, 183 through 194, 196 through 228, 230 through 245, and 247 through 255; on which the modification specified in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-34-1024, Revision 3, dated December 13, 1991, has not been accomplished; certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent unsafe airspeeds, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, replace the hoses connecting the pitot probes to the air data modules with shorter hoses, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-34-1024, Revision 3, dated December 13, 1991.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager,Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(d) The replacement shall be done in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-34-1024, Revision 3, dated December 13, 1991. 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 Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room8401, Washington, DC.

(e) This amendment becomes effective on April 30, 1992.