AD 2005-19-21 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, and -343 Airplanes; and Model A340-313 Airplanes

This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.—Applicability Airbus model— As identified in Airbus service bulletin— A330-202, -223, -243, and -343 airplanes A330-56-3006, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2003. A340-313 airplanes A340-56-4006, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2003.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspection (f) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a detailed inspection of the windshield central retainer for discrepancies of the attachment bolts, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3006 or A340-56-4006, both excluding Appendix 01, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2003; as applicable. If the protrusion of any attachment bolt is not within the limits specified in the service bulletin, replace the bolt and corresponding nut with new parts before further flight in accordance with the service bulletin. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: “An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.” Modification According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin (g) Inspecting the windshield central retainer, and doing applicable corrective actions, is also acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3006 or A340-56-4006, both dated March 12, 2003; as applicable. No Reporting Requirement (h) Although Airbus Service Bulletins A330-56-3006 and A340-56-4006 specify sending an inspection report to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i)(1) 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. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Related Information (j) French airworthiness directives 2003-123(B) R1 and 2003-124(B) R1, both dated April 16, 2003, also address the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) To perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise, you must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3006, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2003; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4006, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 01, dated March 24, 2003; as applicable. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov ; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 13, 2005. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-18782 Filed 9-21-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from a report indicating that, during production, the windshield central retainer may have been installed with attachment bolts that were too short, which prevented the thread of the bolt from fully engaging in the self-locking nut. We are issuing this AD to prevent loosened attachment bolts, which could result in loss of the windshield and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.