AD 2008-04-01 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

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

This AD applies to Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category, all certified models and all serial numbers.

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For Model A300 series airplanes without modification 10002 installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.   “EMERGENCY EVACUATION   AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE Stop/Set. ATC (VHF 1) Notify. Cabin crew Notify. EMER EXIT LT ON. BOTH FUEL LEVERS OFF. FIRE handles (ENG and APU) Pull. AGENTS (ENG and APU) as rqrd. RAM AIR INLET Open. Before opening doors: ΔP (DIFF PRESS) Check zero. • If evacuation required: Evacuation Initiate. • If evacuation not required: CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS Notify”. (2) For Model A300 series airplanes on which modification 10002 is installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.   “EMERGENCY EVACUATION (Mod 10002)   AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE Stop/Set. ATC (VHF 1) Notify. Cabin crew Notify. EMER EXIT LT ON. CL LT ON. BOTH FUEL LEVERS OFF. FIRE handles (ENG and APU) Pull. AGENTS (ENG and APU) as rqrd. RAM AIR INLET Open. Before opening doors: ΔP (DIFF PRESS) Check zero. • If evacuation required: Evacuation Initiate. • If evacuation not required: CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS Notify”. (3) For Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.       “Before opening doors: • IF DEPRESS VALVE selected in MAN mode: —DEPRESS VALVE MAN CLT Full Open. —ΔP (Diff press) Check zero. • If evacuation required: —Evacuation Initiate. —BAT (before leaving A/C) OFF/R. • If evacuation not required: —CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS Notify”. Note 1: When the information described in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the applicable AFM, and the copy of the AD may be removed from that AFM. FAA AD Differences Note 2: 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, 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 (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2007-0093 R1, dated April 17, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) None. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 4, 2008. Kevin Hull, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2587 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For Model A300 series airplanes without modification 10002 installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.   “EMERGENCY EVACUATION   AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE Stop/Set. ATC (VHF 1) Notify. Cabin crew Notify. EMER EXIT LT ON. BOTH FUEL LEVERS OFF. FIRE handles (ENG and APU) Pull. AGENTS (ENG and APU) as rqrd. RAM AIR INLET Open. Before opening doors: ΔP (DIFF PRESS) Check zero. • If evacuation required: Evacuation Initiate. • If evacuation not required: CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS Notify”. (2) For Model A300 series airplanes on which modification 10002 is installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.   “EMERGENCY EVACUATION (Mod 10002)   AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE Stop/Set. ATC (VHF 1) Notify. Cabin crew Notify. EMER EXIT LT ON. CL LT ON. BOTH FUEL LEVERS OFF. FIRE handles (ENG and APU) Pull. AGENTS (ENG and APU) as rqrd. RAM AIR INLET Open. Before opening doors: ΔP (DIFF PRESS) Check zero. • If evacuation required: Evacuation Initiate. • If evacuation not required: CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS Notify”. (3) For Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.       “Before opening doors: • IF DEPRESS VALVE selected in MAN mode: —DEPRESS VALVE MAN CLT Full Open. —ΔP (Diff press) Check zero. • If evacuation required: —Evacuation Initiate. —BAT (before leaving A/C) OFF/R. • If evacuation not required: —CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS Notify”. Note 1: When the information described in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the applicable AFM, and the copy of the AD may be removed from that AFM. FAA AD Differences Note 2: 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, 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 (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2007-0093 R1, dated April 17, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) None. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 4, 2008. Kevin Hull, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2587 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P