Airworthiness directives › 2000-18-07
AD 2000-18-07 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes
Models named: A300, A300-600, A310 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model A300, A300-600, and A310 series airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with AUXILEC transformer rectifier units (TRU) having part number (P/N) F11QB3121. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of multiple TRU's, which could result in loss of the thrust reversers, autothrottle, flaps, and various systems (wing/cockpit window anti-ice, trim tank pumps, and windshield wipers) on the airplane; or incorrect information displayed to the flight crew; accomplish the following: Replacement (a) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the TRU's in the avionics compartment with new, improved TRU's, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-0089 (for Model A300 series airplanes), A300-24-6068 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes), or A310-24-2077 (for Model A310 series airplanes); all Revision 01, all dated February 10, 2000; as applicable. Note 2: Accomplishment of TRU replacements prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-0089, dated March 4, 1998; A300-24-6068, dated January 28, 1998; or A310-24-2077, dated January 21, 1998; as applicable; is acceptable for compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD. Note 3: The Airbus service bulletins reference AUXILEC Service Bulletin F11QB3121-24-007, dated February 2, 1998, as an additional source of service information for accomplishing the replacement required by this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 4: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Special Flight Permits (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference (d) The actions shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-0089, Revision 01, dated February 10, 2000; Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6068, Revision 01, dated February 10, 2000; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2077, Revision 01, dated February 10, 2000; as applicable. 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, 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 Office of the Federal Register , 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 5: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 1999-435-296(B), dated November 3, 1999. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 13, 2000. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 31, 2000. D.L. Riggin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 00-22907 Filed 9-7-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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