AD 2008-22-13 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

Models named: A310-203, -204, -304. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, -204, and -304 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category; excluding airplanes that have received Airbus Modification 11110 during production or that have been modified in service in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032 (Airbus Modification 11109).

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Perform a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection and a detailed visual inspection on the lower side of Rib 5 of the left-hand and right-hand pylons, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007. Do the inspections at the times specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model A310-203 and -204 airplanes: Inspect at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i)(A) and (f)(1)(i)(B) of this AD. (A) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (ii) For Model A310-304 airplanes: Inspect at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(ii)(A) and (f)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD. (A) Prior to the accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) If no crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15,000 flight hours. (3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Before further flight, modify Rib 5 in the pylon box in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletins A310-54-2032, Revision 01, dated October 8, 2007. Accomplishment of this modification ends the repetitive inspections required by this AD. (4) Accomplishment of the HFEC and detailed visual inspections before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 01, dated September 14, 1999, meets the corresponding requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. (5) Accomplishment of the modification before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032, dated May 29, 1996, meets the corresponding requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. (6) Submit the initial inspection results specified in Appendix 01 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007, at the time specified in paragraph (f)(6)(i) or (f)(6)(ii) of this AD. (i) If the inspections were done after the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after accomplishing the inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (ii) If the inspections were done prior to the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI allows further flight after cracks are found during compliance with the required action, this AD requires that you repair the crack(s) before further flight. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 2008-0066, dated March 31, 2008; Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032, Revision 01, dated October 8, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032, Revision 01, dated October 8, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, including Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007; as applicable; 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; telephone +33 5 61 93 33 33; Internet http://www.airbus.com . (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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 9, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-25767 Filed 11-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Perform a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection and a detailed visual inspection on the lower side of Rib 5 of the left-hand and right-hand pylons, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007. Do the inspections at the times specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model A310-203 and -204 airplanes: Inspect at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i)(A) and (f)(1)(i)(B) of this AD. (A) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (ii) For Model A310-304 airplanes: Inspect at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(ii)(A) and (f)(1)(ii)(B) of this AD. (A) Prior to the accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (B) Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) If no crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15,000 flight hours. (3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Before further flight, modify Rib 5 in the pylon box in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletins A310-54-2032, Revision 01, dated October 8, 2007. Accomplishment of this modification ends the repetitive inspections required by this AD. (4) Accomplishment of the HFEC and detailed visual inspections before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 01, dated September 14, 1999, meets the corresponding requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. (5) Accomplishment of the modification before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032, dated May 29, 1996, meets the corresponding requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. (6) Submit the initial inspection results specified in Appendix 01 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007, at the time specified in paragraph (f)(6)(i) or (f)(6)(ii) of this AD. (i) If the inspections were done after the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after accomplishing the inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (ii) If the inspections were done prior to the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although the MCAI allows further flight after cracks are found during compliance with the required action, this AD requires that you repair the crack(s) before further flight. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 2008-0066, dated March 31, 2008; Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032, Revision 01, dated October 8, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032, Revision 01, dated October 8, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2036, including Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated September 28, 2007; as applicable; 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; telephone +33 5 61 93 33 33; Internet http://www.airbus.com . (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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 9, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-25767 Filed 11-10-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P