AD 2006-19-07 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes

Models named: A330, A340-200, A340-300. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes, certificated in any category; all serial numbers; except for airplanes which have received both Airbus Modification 47249 and Airbus Modification 53383 in production.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Replacement (f) Within 56 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the landing assemblies of certain blow-down panels of the wing leading edges with new, improved landing assemblies; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3091 (for Model A330 airplanes) or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4100 (for Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes), both dated October 25, 2005, as applicable. Actions Previously Accomplished in Accordance With Alternative Service Information (g) Actions done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletins A330-57-3084 and A330-57-3063, or A340-57-4092 and A340-57-4071, at the revision levels specified in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable, are considered to be acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. After the effective date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3091 or A340-57-4100; both dated October 25, 2005; as applicable, may be used. Table 1.—Alternative Service Information Airbus Service Bulletin Revision Effective date A330-57-3063 01 July 23, 2004. A330-57-3063 Original July 12, 2001. A330-57-3084 01 February 17, 2006. A330-57-3084 Original December 14, 2004. A340-57-4071 02 September 10, 2004. A340-57-4071 01 July 23, 2004. A340-57-4071 Original July 12, 2001. A340-57-4092 01 February 17, 2006. A340-57-4092 Original December 14, 2004. 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 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 (i) The European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness directive 2006-0048, dated February 16, 2006, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3091, dated October 25, 2005; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4100, dated October 25, 2005; 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 7, 2006. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E6-15330 Filed 9-18-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from several reports of full or partial loss of certain blow-down panels of the wing leading edges during flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the airplane and hazards to persons or property on the ground.