AD 2007-20-04 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Airplanes and Model A310 Airplanes

Models named: A300, A310. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all Model A300 and A310 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. Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2006-15-09 Service Bulletin References (f) The term “service bulletin,” as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable. Table 1.—Service Bulletin References For Airbus— And the actions specified in— Use Airbus Service Bulletin— Dated— Model A300 airplanes paragraph (g) of this AD A300-28-0081 July 20, 2005. paragraph (h) of this AD A300-28-0079 September 29, 2005; or Revision 01, dated June 6, 2006. After the effective date of this AD, only Revision 01 may be used. Model A310 airplanes paragraph (g) of this AD A310-28-2143 July 20, 2005. paragraph (h) of this AD A310-28-2142 August 26, 2005; or Revision 01, dated July 17, 2006. After the effective date of this AD, only Revision 01 may be used. paragraph (i) of this AD A310-28-2153 July 20, 2005. Inspection and Corrective Actions (g) Within 59 months after August 29, 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006-15-09): Do a general visual inspection of the right and left wing fuel tanks and center fuel tank, if applicable, to determine if any NSA5516-XXND- and NSA5516-XXNJ-type P-clips are installed for retaining wiring and pipes in any tank, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight after the inspection, by accomplishing all the actions specified in the service bulletin. 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.” Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for Wing and Center Fuel Tanks (h) Within 59 months after August 29, 2006: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, by accomplishing all the actions specified in the service bulletin. (1) In the center fuel tank, if applicable, do a general visual inspection of the electrical bonding points of the equipment identified in the service bulletin for the presence of a blue coat, and do all related investigative and corrective actions before further flight after the inspection. (2) In the left and right wing fuel tanks and center fuel tank, if applicable, install bonding leads and electrical bonding points on the equipment identified in the service bulletin. Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for the Trim Fuel Tank (i) For Model A310 airplanes equipped with a trim fuel tank: Within 59 months after August 29, 2006, install a new bonding lead(s) on the water drain system of the trim fuel tank and install electrical bonding points on the equipment identified in the service bulletin in the trim fuel tank, by accomplishing all the actions specified in the service bulletin, as applicable. New Requirements of This AD Installation of Bonding for Slat Track Canister 11 Bracket (j) For all Model A310 airplanes on which the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, dated August 26, 2005, have been done before the effective date of this AD: Within 50 months after the effective date of this AD, install bonding for the slat track canister 11 bracket, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 01, dated July 17, 2006. Parts Installation (k) As of August 29, 2006, no person may install any NSA5516-XXND-or NSA5516-XXNJ-type P-clip for retaining wiring and pipes in any wing, center, or trim fuel tank, on any airplane. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (l)(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) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. 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. (3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2006-15-09 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. Related Information (m) European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness directive 2006-0325 R1, dated July 25, 2007, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (n) You must use the service information listed in Table 2 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 2.—All Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Service Bulletin— Revision level— Date— A300-28-0079 Original September 29, 2005. A300-28-0079 01 June 6, 2006. A300-28-0081 Original July 20, 2005. A310-28-2142 Original August 26, 2005. A310-28-2142 01 July 17, 2006. A310-28-2143 Original July 20, 2005. A310-28-2153 Original July 20, 2005. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service bulletins listed in Table 3 of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Table 3.—New Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Service Bulletin— Revision level— Date— A300-28-0079 01 June 6, 2006. A310-28-2142 01 July 17, 2006. (2) On August 29, 2006 (71 FR 42026, July 25, 2006), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service bulletins listed in Table 4 of this AD. Table 4.—Material Previously Incorporated by Reference Airbus Service Bulletin— Dated— A300-28-0079 September 29, 2005. A300-28-0081 July 20, 2005. A310-28-2142 August 26, 2005. A310-28-2143 July 20, 2005. A310-28-2153 July 20, 2005. (3) Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a copy of this service information. 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 September 21, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-19206 Filed 10-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to ensure continuous electrical bonding protection of equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel tanks and to prevent damage to wiring in the wing and center fuel tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the wiring and pipes, which could result in a possible fuel ignition source in the fuel tanks.