AD 2006-02-09 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; 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. Part Number Identification (f) At the applicable time specified in Table 1 of this AD, identify the part number (P/N) of the LPSOV actuator. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the P/N is conclusively determined from that review. Table 1.—Compliance Times For model— Do the actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD at the earlier of the following times: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes Within 16,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD; or Within 53 months after the effective date of this AD. A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes Within 12,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD; or Within 39 months after the effective date of this AD. (1) For P/N FRH010041: No further action is required by this paragraph. (2) For P/N HTE190021 or HTE190026: Before further flight, do a detailed inspection for damage to the LPSOV pedestal, and measure the distance between the face of the mounting flange and the top of the locating pin (dowel). Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3083 or A340-28-4098, both dated March 25, 2003, as applicable. Do all related investigative and corrective actions before further flight in accordance with the service bulletin, as applicable. 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: Airbus Service Bulletins A330-28-3083 and A340-28-4098 refer to FR-HiTEMP Service Bulletin HTE190021-28-2, dated March 17, 2003, as an additional source of service information for measuring the flange-to-pin distance. Parts Installation (g) As of the effective date of this AD: No person may install an actuator P/N HTE190021 or HTE190026 on any airplane unless the actuator has been measured, and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions have been done, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 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 (i) French airworthiness directives 2003-359(B), dated October 1, 2003, and F-2003-360 R1, dated May 26, 2004, also address the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3083, dated March 25, 2003; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-4098, dated March 25, 2003; as applicable, 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 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 9, 2006. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06-559 Filed 1-23-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from a report of damage to the pedestal of the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV). We are issuing this AD to ensure that, in the event of an engine fire, the LPSOV actuator functions properly to delay or block the fuel flow to the engine and prevent an uncontrollable fire.