AD 2005-01-08 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4 605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600)

Models named: A310 series, A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series, C4 605R Variant F. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2087, Revision 01, dated December 18, 2003; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600), as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6081, Revision 01, dated December 18, 2003; certificated in any category.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Relocation of Contactor and Addition of Protective Sleeves (f) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, relocate contactor 9DG located at rack 107VU and add protective sleeves to the two wire looms located at the door hinge of rack 107VU, by doing all actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2087, Revision 01 (for Model A310 series airplanes); or Service Bulletin A300-24-6081, Revision 01 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes); both dated December 18, 2003; as applicable. Actions Accomplished per Previous Issue of Service Bulletins (g) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2087; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6081; both dated June 7, 2002; are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (i) French airworthiness directive F-2003-412, dated November 12, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use the service information that is specified in Table 1 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of those documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service information, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. For information on the availability of this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD docket at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. Table 1.—Material Incorporated by Reference Service bulletin Revision level Date Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6081 01 December 18, 2003. Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2087 01 December 18, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 27, 2004. Kevin M. Mullin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-161 Filed 1-6-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD was prompted by reports that interference was noticed during production between two wire (cable) looms located near the door hinge of rack (relay box) 107VU and the terminals of contactor 9DG located at rack 107VU. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible short circuits in the wire looms supplying the fuel pump systems and the pitot probe heating system, which could lead to a possible loss of function of flight-critical systems and reduced controllability of the airplane.