AD 2007-25-09 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

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

This AD applies to Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category; all certified models; all serial numbers; except airplanes that have received in-service application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2125.

Unless already done, do the following actions: Reinforce the fuselage butt joint at FR 55/58 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2125, including Appendix 01, dated January 9, 2007, at the applicable compliance times listed in Table 1 (threshold) or Table 2 (grace period) of this AD, whichever occurs later. Table 1.—Compliance Thresholds Airbus model Whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD Accumulated time since first flight (in flight cycles) Accumulated time since first flight (in flight hours) A310-200 airplanes 41,500 83,500 A310-300 airplanes with an average flight time (AFT) ≤ to 4 hours 33,000 93,500 A310-300 airplanes with an AFT > 4 hours 20,500 102,000 Table 2.—Grace Periods Airbus model Whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD Flight cycles Flight hours A310-200 airplanes 1,500 3,000 A310-300 airplanes with an AFT ≤ 4 hours 1,200 3,400 A310-300 airplanes with an AFT > 4 hours 740 3,600 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 98057-3356; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007-0111, dated April 25, 2007; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2125, including Appendix 01, dated January 9, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2125, including Appendix 01, dated January 9, 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. E7-23457 Filed 12-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: Reinforce the fuselage butt joint at FR 55/58 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2125, including Appendix 01, dated January 9, 2007, at the applicable compliance times listed in Table 1 (threshold) or Table 2 (grace period) of this AD, whichever occurs later. Table 1.—Compliance Thresholds Airbus model Whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD Accumulated time since first flight (in flight cycles) Accumulated time since first flight (in flight hours) A310-200 airplanes 41,500 83,500 A310-300 airplanes with an average flight time (AFT) ≤ to 4 hours 33,000 93,500 A310-300 airplanes with an AFT > 4 hours 20,500 102,000 Table 2.—Grace Periods Airbus model Whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD Flight cycles Flight hours A310-200 airplanes 1,500 3,000 A310-300 airplanes with an AFT ≤ 4 hours 1,200 3,400 A310-300 airplanes with an AFT > 4 hours 740 3,600 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 98057-3356; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007-0111, dated April 25, 2007; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2125, including Appendix 01, dated January 9, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2125, including Appendix 01, dated January 9, 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. E7-23457 Filed 12-7-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P