AD 2007-16-07 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 Airplanes

Models named: A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, A310-324. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturing serial numbers 283 through 434 inclusive. Airplanes which have received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045 at original issue up to Revision 05 are not affected by this AD.

Unless already done, do the following actions at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Rework the structure between frame 11 and frame 17 of the nose landing gear well of the fuselage in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006. (1) For Model A310-300 airplanes: Prior to accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles from first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For Model A310-200 airplanes: Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles from the first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, dated March 11, 1988; Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988; Revision 2, dated September 7, 1988; Revision 3, dated October 4, 1989; or Revision 4, dated April 20, 1990; is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1622; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the 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 European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2006-0367, dated December 5, 2006; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-15414 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Rework the structure between frame 11 and frame 17 of the nose landing gear well of the fuselage in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006. (1) For Model A310-300 airplanes: Prior to accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles from first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For Model A310-200 airplanes: Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles from the first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, dated March 11, 1988; Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988; Revision 2, dated September 7, 1988; Revision 3, dated October 4, 1989; or Revision 4, dated April 20, 1990; is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1622; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the 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 European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2006-0367, dated December 5, 2006; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-15414 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P