AD 2004-03-10 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes

Models named: A310 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

All Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes; and all Model A310 series airplanes; certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To ensure that the flight crew is advised of the potential hazard associated with an in-flight deployment of the thrust reverser, and the procedures necessary to address it, accomplish the following: Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual (a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Procedures Following Failures section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the “ENG REV UNLK” procedure contained in this paragraph of this AD. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. “For airplanes fitted with ECAM SGU standard W23 or above: ENG REV UNLK (MOD 10264 or MOD 10908 or 11318)         —THROTTLE IDLE —MAX SPEED 300 KT IF BUFFET OR BANK: —FUEL LEVER OFF —MAX SPEED 240 KT —Approach Speed: 1.3 Vs of selected landing configuration plus 10 kt. For airplanes fitted with ECAM SGU standard earlier than W23: ENG REV UNLK —THROTTLE IDLE (memory item) —MAX SPEED 300 KT (memory item) IF BUFFET OR BANK: —FUEL LEVER OFF —MAX SPEED 240 KT —Approach Speed: 1.3 Vs of selected landing configuration plus 10 kt.” Note 1: When an “ENG REV UNLK” procedure identical to that in paragraph (a) of this AD has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. 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 2: 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. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2001-186(B), dated May 16, 2001. Effective Date (d) This amendment becomes effective on March 15, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 29, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-2572 Filed 2-6-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P