AD 2007-12-10 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Airplanes

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

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330 and A340 airplanes; certificated in any category; all certified models, all serial numbers; for which the date of issuance of the original French standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness is before March 1, 2007.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 63 days after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A330-24A3042, A340-24A4056, or A340-24A5020, all Revision 02, all dated April 12, 2007; as applicable: Inspect the inlet screen (last chance filter) for the generator scavenge-oil pump for signs of debris and, as applicable, apply all associated corrective actions before further flight. (2) For Model A330 aircraft operating under MMEL (master minimum equipment list) Item 24-22-01 ‘AC Main Generation' or MMEL Item 36-11-01 ‘Bleed Air Supply System Failure': As of the effective date of this AD, before each flight, perform a check of the differential pressure indicator button on the lube filter and the generator scavenge filter in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A330-24A3042, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2007. Note 1: The repetitive checks before each flight specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD are not required for airplanes operated under MMEL Item 36-11-01, provided the APU generator has been removed or deactivated in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A330-24A3042, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2007. (3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the applicable Airbus service information in Table 1 of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding provisions of paragraph (f) of this AD. Table 1.—Acceptable Earlier Revisions of Service Information Airbus all operators telex Revision level Date A330-24A3042 Original March 22, 2007. A330-24A3042 01 March 29, 2007. A340-24A4056 Original March 22, 2007. A340-24A4056 01 March 29, 2007. A340-24A5020 Original March 22, 2007. A340-24A5020 01 March 29, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI or service information requires checking the differential pressure indicator button on the lube and the generator scavenge filter until May 31, 2007, this AD does not provide a termination date for the checks. This difference has been coordinated with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2797; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0080-R1, dated April 13, 2007; and Airbus AOT A330-24A3042, A340-24A4056, or A340-24A5020, all Revision 02, all dated April 12, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable Airbus service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only the first page of these documents contains the document number, revision level, and date; no other pages of these documents contain this information.) (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus all operators telex Revision level Date A330-24A3042 02 April 12, 2007. A340-24A4056 02 April 12, 2007. A340-24A5020 02 April 12, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 30, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-10993 Filed 6-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 63 days after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A330-24A3042, A340-24A4056, or A340-24A5020, all Revision 02, all dated April 12, 2007; as applicable: Inspect the inlet screen (last chance filter) for the generator scavenge-oil pump for signs of debris and, as applicable, apply all associated corrective actions before further flight. (2) For Model A330 aircraft operating under MMEL (master minimum equipment list) Item 24-22-01 ‘AC Main Generation' or MMEL Item 36-11-01 ‘Bleed Air Supply System Failure': As of the effective date of this AD, before each flight, perform a check of the differential pressure indicator button on the lube filter and the generator scavenge filter in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A330-24A3042, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2007. Note 1: The repetitive checks before each flight specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD are not required for airplanes operated under MMEL Item 36-11-01, provided the APU generator has been removed or deactivated in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A330-24A3042, Revision 02, dated April 12, 2007. (3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the applicable Airbus service information in Table 1 of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding provisions of paragraph (f) of this AD. Table 1.—Acceptable Earlier Revisions of Service Information Airbus all operators telex Revision level Date A330-24A3042 Original March 22, 2007. A330-24A3042 01 March 29, 2007. A340-24A4056 Original March 22, 2007. A340-24A4056 01 March 29, 2007. A340-24A5020 Original March 22, 2007. A340-24A5020 01 March 29, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI or service information requires checking the differential pressure indicator button on the lube and the generator scavenge filter until May 31, 2007, this AD does not provide a termination date for the checks. This difference has been coordinated with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2797; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0080-R1, dated April 13, 2007; and Airbus AOT A330-24A3042, A340-24A4056, or A340-24A5020, all Revision 02, all dated April 12, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable Airbus service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (Only the first page of these documents contains the document number, revision level, and date; no other pages of these documents contain this information.) (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus all operators telex Revision level Date A330-24A3042 02 April 12, 2007. A340-24A4056 02 April 12, 2007. A340-24A5020 02 April 12, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 30, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-10993 Filed 6-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P