AD 2005-25-27 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-103 and B4-203 Airplanes; and A310-203 Airplanes

Models named: A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, A300 B4-103, B4-203, A310-203. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, and B2-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-103 and B4-203 airplanes, and Model A310-203 airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in EADS Airbus A300 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-073, dated June 26, 2002; and EADS Airbus A310 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-074, dated June 27, 2002; as applicable.

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 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for missing or incorrect rivets in the structural area affected by conversion from passenger-to-freight configuration identified in Airbus A300 B4, A310-200 All Operator Telex Airbus BWED/101/02 (LBA Approval, Reference M113-02-007), dated June 21, 2002. Do the inspections in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-073, dated June 26, 2002; or EADS Airbus A310 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-074, dated June 27, 2002; as applicable. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” Corrective Action (g) If any inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD identifies a missing or incorrect rivet: Before further flight, repair according to a method approved by either the Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) (or its delegated agent). No Reporting Required (h) Although the service bulletins referenced in this AD specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i)(1) The Manager, New York ACO, 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 § 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) German airworthiness directive 2002-200, dated June 27, 2002, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use the service information listed 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 approved the incorporation by reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact EADS Airbus GmbH, Postfach 95 01 09, 21111 Hamburg, Germany, 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. Table 1.—Material Incorporated by Reference Service document Date Airbus A300 B2, A310-200 All Operator Telex BWED/101/02 (LBA Approval, Reference M113-02-007) June 21, 2002. EADS Airbus A300 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-073 June 26, 2002. EADS Airbus A310 Alert Service Bulletin DA-53-074 June 27, 2002. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 8, 2005. Michael Zielinski, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-24049 Filed 12-19-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD was prompted by a report of rivets missing from the structural area affected by conversion from passenger-to-freight configuration. We are issuing this AD to prevent structural failure of the main deck and main deck cargo door areas.