AD 2004-10-02 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600), A310, A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600); A310; A319; A320; A321; A330; and A340-200 and -300 series airplanes; certificated in any category; as listed in the Airbus service bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.—Applicability Model— Service bulletin— Revision— Date— A300-600 A300-34-6149 Original April 4, 2003. A310 A310-34-2181 Original April 4, 2003. A319, A320, A321 A320-34-1263 Original November 26, 2002. A319, A320, A321 A320-34-1263 01 June 25, 2003. A330 A330-34-3119 Original February 27, 2003. A340 A340-34-4130 Original February 27, 2003.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent obstruction of the air intake of the pitot probes, which could result in misleading information being provided to the flightcrew, accomplish the following: One-Time Detailed Inspection (a) Within 700 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed inspection to determine if certain Thales Avionics pitot probes are installed, and a check of affected pitot probes for certain part numbers (P/N) and serial numbers (S/N), as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD, all excluding Appendix 01. Do the inspection and check (including cleaning and marking the drain hole) by doing all the actions per Part 3.A. through Part 3.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service bulletin. If the specified P/N and S/N are found, before further flight, clean and mark the drain hole if obstructed, per the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service bulletin. If the specified P/N and S/N are not found, no further action is required by this AD. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is defined as: “An intensive visual examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required.” Note 2: The referenced Airbus service bulletins refer to Thales Avionics Service Bulletin, C16195A-34-002, Revision 01, dated February 7, 2003, as an additional source of service information for the cleaning of the drain holes of the pitot probes. Alternative Methods of Compliance (b) 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 (c) The actions shall be done in accordance with the Airbus service bulletins specified in Table 2 of this AD, as applicable. Table 2.—Airbus Service Bulletins Service bulletin— Revision— Date— A300-34-6149, excluding Appendix 01 Original April 4, 2003. A310-34-2181, excluding Appendix 01 Original April 4, 2003. A320-34-1263, excluding Appendix 01 Original November 26, 2002. A320-34-1263, excluding Appendix 01 June 25, 2003. A330-34-3119, excluding Appendix 01 Original February 27, 2003. A340-34-4130, excluding Appendix 01 Original February 27, 2003. 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 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directives 2003-148(B), dated April 16, 2003; 2002-586(B) R1, dated April 2, 2002; and 2002-594(B), dated November 27, 2002. Effective Date (d) This amendment becomes effective on June 22, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 5, 2004. Ali Bahrami, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-10741 Filed 5-17-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P