AD 2004-08-19 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 Series Airplanes

Models named: A330-200 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model A330-200 series airplanes; certificated in any category; on which Airbus Modifications 48510 and 47628 have not been done during production.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the driving finger of the rudder servo control and consequent loss of the rudder servo control function in driving the rudder to its commanded position, which, if combined with an engine failure during takeoff or go around, could result in loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following: Modification (a) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the rudder servo controls by doing all the actions per the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3101, Revision 01, dated March 13, 2003; or Revision 02, dated February 4, 2004. Note 1: Goodrich Actuation Systems Retrofit Information Letter, 31110-27-05, dated October 30, 2002, is cited in Airbus Service Bulletins A330-27-3101, Revision 01, dated March 13, 2003; and Revision 02, dated February 4, 2004; as an additional source of service information for accomplishment of the modification. Credit for Previous Issue of Service Bulletin (b) Accomplishment of the modification of the rudder servo controls before the effective date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3101, dated October 24, 2002, is considered acceptable for compliance with the modification specified in paragraph (a) of this AD. Prior or Concurrent Requirements (c) Prior to or concurrent with accomplishment of paragraph (a) of this AD: Modify the jamming detection switches of the rudder servo controls by doing all the actions per the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3078, dated May 18, 2000. Note 2: Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 31110-27-02, dated April 20, 2000, is cited in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3078, dated May 18, 2000, as an additional source of service information for accomplishment of the modification of the jamming detection switches. Alternative Methods of Compliance (d) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 A330-27-3101, Revision 01, dated March 13, 2003; Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3101, Revision 02, dated February 4, 2004; and Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3078, dated May 18, 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, 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 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2003-102(B), dated March 5, 2003. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on May 11, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 15, 2004. Michael J. Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-9109 Filed 4-23-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P