AD 2007-21-03 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes

Models named: A300-600 series, A310 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes; and Model A310 series airplanes; certificated in any category; all certified models, all serial numbers. Subjects (d) Electrical Power, Hydraulic Power, and Pneumatic. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: * * * the FAA issued in July 1996 an Aging Non-structural Systems plan to address the White House Commission an Aviation Safety and Security (WHCSS) report. To help fulfill the actions specified in this Aging Systems plan, the FAA set-up in January 1999 an Ageing Transport Systems Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC) to investigate the potential safety issues in aging aircraft as a result of wear and degradation in their operating systems. Under this plan, all Holders of type Certificates aircraft are required to conduct a design review, to preclude the occurrence of potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft aged. Further to AIRBUS investigations on this subject, corrected measures intended to improve the design of A310 and A300-600 fleet against potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft aged, are rendered mandatory by this AD. The unsafe condition is degradation of the fuel system, which could result in loss of the airplane. The corrective actions include: Modify emergency power electrical routing; inspect certain wire routes and do necessary corrective action (repair chafed or burned wiring, damaged clamps, and introduce self-vulcanizing silicone tape for wrapping the cable bundle at each clamping position); secure electrical routing; and relocate temperature sensors and modify wires.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For Model A310 series airplanes, having received Airbus Modification 05911 and/or Airbus Modification 05910, or having received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2014 or A310-24-2099 in service; and Model A300-600 series airplanes having received in production Airbus Modification 06213, or having received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6008 (Airbus Modification 06214) in service; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10510 has been embodied in production or airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2056, dated June 8, 1993; Revision 1, dated November 28, 1994; or Revision 02, dated June 9, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6045, dated June 8, 1993; Revision 1, dated June 2, 1994; Revision 2, dated August 11, 1994; Revision 3, dated November 28, 1994; Revision 4, dated May 5, 1995; or Revision 05, dated June 9, 2006; has been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the emergency power electrical routing under floor at pressure seal interface plates between FR (frame) 52 and FR53, in accordance with the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2056, Revision 02, dated June 9, 2006; or A300-24-6045, Revision 05, dated June 9, 2006; as applicable. (2) For Model A310 series airplanes, manufacturing serial number (MSN) 0162 up to 0706 included, and Model A300-600 series airplanes, MSN 0252 up to 0794 included; except airplanes on which the one-time detailed visual inspection in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2079, dated March 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6069, dated March 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; has been performed in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time detailed visual inspection of the electrical routes 1P and 2P between the rear panel 120VU (volt unit) and the circuit breaker panel 800VU located in the forward compartment and in case of finding, before further flight, repair chafed or burned wiring, damaged clamps and introduce self-vulcanizing silicone tape for wrapping the cable bundle of each clamping position, in accordance with the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2079, Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6069, Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; as applicable. (3) For Model A310 series airplanes, equipped with Eaton (formerly Vickers) electrical pumps, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10017 has been embodied in production or airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2036, dated August 10, 1992; Revision 1, dated December 16, 1992; Revision 2, dated September 20, 1993; or Revision 03, dated June 9, 2006; have been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, secure the electrical routing 1P, 2P, and the hydraulic line running to pump 11GE, in the hydraulic bay at FR54 by changing the routes and by adding a spacer and a clamp to prevent any chafing between them, in accordance with the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2036, Revision 03, dated June 9, 2006. (4) For Model A310 series airplanes, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 06447 has been embodied in production or airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-36-2010, Revision 2, dated September 26, 1989; or Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006; have been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, relocate the temperature sensors and modify the associated wires in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-36-2010, Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006. (5) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with any applicable service bulletin 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 Bulletins Airbus service bulletin Revision level Date A300-24-6045 Original June 8, 1993.   1 June 2, 1994.   2 August 11, 1994.   3 November 28, 1994.   4 May 5, 1995. A300-24-6069 Original March 28, 2000. A310-24-2056 Original June 8, 1993.   1 November 28, 1994. A310-24-2079 Original March 28, 2000. A310-29-2036 1 December 16, 1992.   2 September 20, 1993. A310-36-2010 2 September 26, 1989. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; telephone (425) 227-1622; 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 2006-0285R1, dated November 13, 2006, and the Airbus Service Bulletins in Table 2 of this AD for related information. Table 2.—Airbus Service Bulletins Service bulletin Revision level Date A300-24-6045 05 June 9, 2006. A300-24-6069 01 April 27, 2006. A310-24-2056 02 June 9, 2006. A310-24-2079 01 April 27, 2006. A310-29-2036 03 June 9, 2006. A310-36-2010 03 May 24, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2014, Revision 7, dated January 17, 1990, contains the following effective pages: Page number Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1, 687-688, 858, 946, 1067-1068 7 January 17, 1990. 2-2a, 8a-9, 11-16, 19-20, 671-686, 689-690, 692, 694, 696, 698-699, 701-704, 707-710, 714-715, 717-720, 724-729, 732-752, 754-834, 837-849, 851-852, 855-857, 859-860, 863-874, 877-882, 885-896, 903-928, 937-945, 947-980, 987-990, 993-994, 997-1004, 1007-1016, 1023-1024, 1027-1030, 1033-1058, 1061-1062, 1065-1066, 1069-1082, 1085-1086, 1089-1100, 1103-1112, 1115-1116, 1118-1119, 1122-1127, 1129-1131 5 November 20, 1989. 3-7, 10, 17-18, 21, 23-92, 95-102, 109-117, 119-122, 124-127, 129-131, 134-135, 137-140, 142, 145-146, 149-151, 154-168, 172-174, 176-177a, 177f, 178-264, 266, 268, 270, 273-276, 279-282, 287-292, 294, 303-322, 325-327, 329-335, 337-358, 361-362, 365-374, 377-395, 397-408, 411-432, 435-436, 439-446, 451-454, 457-458, 467-472, 477-478, 487-494, 497-504, 511-514, 517-522, 525-528, 533-542, 551-560, 563-572, 577-580, 583-608, 611-612, 614-616 2 September 22, 1986. 8, 103-104, 106-107, 133, 136, 141, 143-144, 152, 169-171, 175, 177c-177e, 265, 271-272, 277-278, 285-286, 293, 295-300, 323-324, 328, 359-360, 363-364, 409-410, 447-450, 461-464, 473-476, 495-496, 505-506, 547-550, 573-574, 609-610, 613, 617-659, 662, 664-670 3 January 22, 1987. 22, 93-94a, 105, 108, 118, 123, 128, 132, 147-148, 153-153b, 177b, 177g-177k, 267, 269, 283-284, 301-302, 336-336b, 375-376, 396, 433-434, 437-438, 455-456, 459-460, 465-466, 479-486, 507-510, 515-516, 523-524, 529-532, 543-546, 561-562, 575-576, 581-582, 660-661, 663 4 March 30, 1987. 691, 693, 695, 697, 700, 705-706, 711-713, 716, 721-723, 730-731, 753, 835-836, 850, 853-854, 861-862a, 875-876, 883-884, 897-902, 929-936, 981-986, 991-992, 995-996, 1005-1006, 1017-1022, 1025-1026, 1031-1032, 1059-1060, 1063-1064, 1083-1084, 1087-1088, 1101-1102, 1113-1114, 1117, 1120-1121, 1128 6 March 28, 1989. (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 3.—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus service bulletin Revision level Date A300-24-6045 05 June 9, 2006. A300-24-6069 01 April 27, 2006. A310-24-2014 7 January 17, 1990. A310-24-2056 02 June 9, 2006. A310-24-2079 01 April 27, 2006. A310-24-2099, including Appendices A, B, and C 01 October 4, 2006. A310-29-2036 03 June 9, 2006. A310-36-2010 03 May 24, 2006. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-20027 Filed 10-15-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For Model A310 series airplanes, having received Airbus Modification 05911 and/or Airbus Modification 05910, or having received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2014 or A310-24-2099 in service; and Model A300-600 series airplanes having received in production Airbus Modification 06213, or having received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6008 (Airbus Modification 06214) in service; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10510 has been embodied in production or airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2056, dated June 8, 1993; Revision 1, dated November 28, 1994; or Revision 02, dated June 9, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6045, dated June 8, 1993; Revision 1, dated June 2, 1994; Revision 2, dated August 11, 1994; Revision 3, dated November 28, 1994; Revision 4, dated May 5, 1995; or Revision 05, dated June 9, 2006; has been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the emergency power electrical routing under floor at pressure seal interface plates between FR (frame) 52 and FR53, in accordance with the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2056, Revision 02, dated June 9, 2006; or A300-24-6045, Revision 05, dated June 9, 2006; as applicable. (2) For Model A310 series airplanes, manufacturing serial number (MSN) 0162 up to 0706 included, and Model A300-600 series airplanes, MSN 0252 up to 0794 included; except airplanes on which the one-time detailed visual inspection in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2079, dated March 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6069, dated March 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; has been performed in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time detailed visual inspection of the electrical routes 1P and 2P between the rear panel 120VU (volt unit) and the circuit breaker panel 800VU located in the forward compartment and in case of finding, before further flight, repair chafed or burned wiring, damaged clamps and introduce self-vulcanizing silicone tape for wrapping the cable bundle of each clamping position, in accordance with the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2079, Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6069, Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; as applicable. (3) For Model A310 series airplanes, equipped with Eaton (formerly Vickers) electrical pumps, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 10017 has been embodied in production or airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2036, dated August 10, 1992; Revision 1, dated December 16, 1992; Revision 2, dated September 20, 1993; or Revision 03, dated June 9, 2006; have been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, secure the electrical routing 1P, 2P, and the hydraulic line running to pump 11GE, in the hydraulic bay at FR54 by changing the routes and by adding a spacer and a clamp to prevent any chafing between them, in accordance with the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2036, Revision 03, dated June 9, 2006. (4) For Model A310 series airplanes, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 06447 has been embodied in production or airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-36-2010, Revision 2, dated September 26, 1989; or Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006; have been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, relocate the temperature sensors and modify the associated wires in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-36-2010, Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006. (5) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with any applicable service bulletin 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 Bulletins Airbus service bulletin Revision level Date A300-24-6045 Original June 8, 1993.   1 June 2, 1994.   2 August 11, 1994.   3 November 28, 1994.   4 May 5, 1995. A300-24-6069 Original March 28, 2000. A310-24-2056 Original June 8, 1993.   1 November 28, 1994. A310-24-2079 Original March 28, 2000. A310-29-2036 1 December 16, 1992.   2 September 20, 1993. A310-36-2010 2 September 26, 1989. 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; telephone (425) 227-1622; 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 2006-0285R1, dated November 13, 2006, and the Airbus Service Bulletins in Table 2 of this AD for related information. Table 2.—Airbus Service Bulletins Service bulletin Revision level Date A300-24-6045 05 June 9, 2006. A300-24-6069 01 April 27, 2006. A310-24-2056 02 June 9, 2006. A310-24-2079 01 April 27, 2006. A310-29-2036 03 June 9, 2006. A310-36-2010 03 May 24, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2014, Revision 7, dated January 17, 1990, contains the following effective pages: Page number Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1, 687-688, 858, 946, 1067-1068 7 January 17, 1990. 2-2a, 8a-9, 11-16, 19-20, 671-686, 689-690, 692, 694, 696, 698-699, 701-704, 707-710, 714-715, 717-720, 724-729, 732-752, 754-834, 837-849, 851-852, 855-857, 859-860, 863-874, 877-882, 885-896, 903-928, 937-945, 947-980, 987-990, 993-994, 997-1004, 1007-1016, 1023-1024, 1027-1030, 1033-1058, 1061-1062, 1065-1066, 1069-1082, 1085-1086, 1089-1100, 1103-1112, 1115-1116, 1118-1119, 1122-1127, 1129-1131 5 November 20, 1989. 3-7, 10, 17-18, 21, 23-92, 95-102, 109-117, 119-122, 124-127, 129-131, 134-135, 137-140, 142, 145-146, 149-151, 154-168, 172-174, 176-177a, 177f, 178-264, 266, 268, 270, 273-276, 279-282, 287-292, 294, 303-322, 325-327, 329-335, 337-358, 361-362, 365-374, 377-395, 397-408, 411-432, 435-436, 439-446, 451-454, 457-458, 467-472, 477-478, 487-494, 497-504, 511-514, 517-522, 525-528, 533-542, 551-560, 563-572, 577-580, 583-608, 611-612, 614-616 2 September 22, 1986. 8, 103-104, 106-107, 133, 136, 141, 143-144, 152, 169-171, 175, 177c-177e, 265, 271-272, 277-278, 285-286, 293, 295-300, 323-324, 328, 359-360, 363-364, 409-410, 447-450, 461-464, 473-476, 495-496, 505-506, 547-550, 573-574, 609-610, 613, 617-659, 662, 664-670 3 January 22, 1987. 22, 93-94a, 105, 108, 118, 123, 128, 132, 147-148, 153-153b, 177b, 177g-177k, 267, 269, 283-284, 301-302, 336-336b, 375-376, 396, 433-434, 437-438, 455-456, 459-460, 465-466, 479-486, 507-510, 515-516, 523-524, 529-532, 543-546, 561-562, 575-576, 581-582, 660-661, 663 4 March 30, 1987. 691, 693, 695, 697, 700, 705-706, 711-713, 716, 721-723, 730-731, 753, 835-836, 850, 853-854, 861-862a, 875-876, 883-884, 897-902, 929-936, 981-986, 991-992, 995-996, 1005-1006, 1017-1022, 1025-1026, 1031-1032, 1059-1060, 1063-1064, 1083-1084, 1087-1088, 1101-1102, 1113-1114, 1117, 1120-1121, 1128 6 March 28, 1989. (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 3.—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus service bulletin Revision level Date A300-24-6045 05 June 9, 2006. A300-24-6069 01 April 27, 2006. A310-24-2014 7 January 17, 1990. A310-24-2056 02 June 9, 2006. A310-24-2079 01 April 27, 2006. A310-24-2099, including Appendices A, B, and C 01 October 4, 2006. A310-29-2036 03 June 9, 2006. A310-36-2010 03 May 24, 2006. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-20027 Filed 10-15-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P