AD 2004-14-08 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600), and A310 Series Airplanes

Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600), and A310 series airplanes; certificated in any category; on which Airbus Modification 12340 or 12556 has not been done; and A310 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 3881 has been done.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the attachment system of the cargo insulation blankets, which could result in detachment and consequent tearing of the blankets, resulting in blanket pieces being ingested into and jamming the forward outflow valve of the pressure regulation subsystem, which could lead to cabin depressurization and adversely affect continued safe flight of the airplane, accomplish the following: Modification (a) Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD: Modify the attachment system of the insulation blankets of the forward cargo compartment by doing all the applicable actions per the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-21-6045 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes) or A310-21-2059 (for Model A310 series airplanes), both Revision 02, both dated March 27, 2003, as applicable. Repair any damaged insulation blanket before further flight, per the applicable service bulletin. Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-21-6045 or A310-21-2059, both Revision 01, both dated May 22, 2002, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action required by this paragraph. 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 Airbus Service Bulletin A300-21-6045, Revision 02, dated March 27, 2003; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-21-2059, Revision 02, dated March 27, 2003; 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 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 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2002-626(B) R1, dated March 19, 2003. Effective Date (d) This amendment becomes effective on August 17, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-15366 Filed 7-12-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P