AD 2007-25-05 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes

Models named: A330-243, -341, -342, -343. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 56129 has been embodied in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017 has been embodied in service.

Within 13 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, Revision 01, dated May 3, 2007. Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, dated January 24, 2007, are considered acceptable for compliance with this paragraph. (1) Replace all sleeves of the thrust reverser unit hinge number 5 (left- and right-hand (LH and RH)) with new, properly hardened sleeves. (2) Identify and replace all affected pins of the thrust reverser unit hinge number 5 (LH and RH) with new, properly hardened pins. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0166, dated June 15, 2007; Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, dated January 24, 2007; Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, Revision 01, dated May 3, 2007; and Rolls-Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB.211-78-AF273, dated January 2, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, Revision 01, dated May 3, 2007, 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 November 23, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-23343 Filed 11-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within 13 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, Revision 01, dated May 3, 2007. Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, dated January 24, 2007, are considered acceptable for compliance with this paragraph. (1) Replace all sleeves of the thrust reverser unit hinge number 5 (left- and right-hand (LH and RH)) with new, properly hardened sleeves. (2) Identify and replace all affected pins of the thrust reverser unit hinge number 5 (LH and RH) with new, properly hardened pins. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0166, dated June 15, 2007; Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, dated January 24, 2007; Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, Revision 01, dated May 3, 2007; and Rolls-Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB.211-78-AF273, dated January 2, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3017, Revision 01, dated May 3, 2007, 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 November 23, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-23343 Filed 11-30-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P