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AD 2003-21-06 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Airplanes

2003-11-03
2003-10-17
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Models named: A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; certificated in any category; except those on which Airbus Modification 43761, 44203, or 44052 has been accomplished in production.

Compliance

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent fatigue cracking of the rear fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane, accomplish the following: Service Bulletin Reference (a) The following information pertains to the service bulletin referenced in this AD: (1) The term “service bulletin” as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3059, Revision 01, dated October 15, 1997. (2) Modifications accomplished before the effective date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3059, dated June 18, 1996, are acceptable for compliance with this AD. Modification (b) Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles, modify the rear fuselage to reinforce frame 65 in the area of stringer 27 at the first lower rivet row of the cross-beam attach fitting (including performing rotating probe inspections for cracking of certain fastener holes; accomplishing any applicable repair; and replacing certain fasteners with new, improved fasteners) by accomplishing all actions specified in paragraphs 2.A. through 2.D. of the service bulletin. Do the actions per the service bulletin, except as required by paragraph (c) of this AD. Any applicable repair must be accomplished prior to further flight. Repairs (c) If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, and the service bulletin recommends contacting Airbus for appropriate action: Before further flight, repair per a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate; or the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (or its delegated agent). Alternative Methods of Compliance (d) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (e) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3059, Revision 01, dated October 15, 1997. 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 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2001-496(B), dated October 17, 2001. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on November 3, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 9, 2003. Ali Bahrami, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-26117 Filed 10-16-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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