AD 2009-10-11 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

Models named: A330-300, A340-200, A340-300 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, on which a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) rudder part number (PN) A55471500 series is fitted.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 500 flight cycles or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a special detailed one-time inspection to detect damage in the areas of the rudder hoisting points and trailing edge screw, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; as applicable. Do all applicable corrective actions at the times specified in and in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; as applicable. (2) Submit a report of the findings of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to Airbus in accordance with the instructions of Appendix 01 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; as applicable; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (3) Within 500 flight cycles or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a special detailed inspection along the rudder z-profile to detect inner skin disbond damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007; as applicable. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions at the times specified in and in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007; as applicable. (4) Submit a report of the findings of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(3) of this AD to Airbus in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007; as applicable; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(4)(i) or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (5) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a part number (P/N) A55471500 series rudder on an aircraft as a replacement part, unless it has been inspected and, as applicable, repaired in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007. 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, 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: 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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 2008-0012, dated January 14, 2008; and the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD; for related information. Table 1—Service Bulletins Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Dated— A330-55-3037 October 11, 2007. A330-55-3038 November 7, 2007. A340-55-4033 October 11, 2007. A340-55-4034 November 7, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, as applicable, 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 SAS—Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80, e-mail airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com ; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information 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. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, excluding Appendix 01 October 11, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, including Appendix 01 November 7, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, excluding Appendix 01 October 11, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, including Appendix 01 November 7, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 6, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-11283 Filed 5-19-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 500 flight cycles or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a special detailed one-time inspection to detect damage in the areas of the rudder hoisting points and trailing edge screw, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; as applicable. Do all applicable corrective actions at the times specified in and in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; as applicable. (2) Submit a report of the findings of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to Airbus in accordance with the instructions of Appendix 01 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; as applicable; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (3) Within 500 flight cycles or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Perform a special detailed inspection along the rudder z-profile to detect inner skin disbond damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007; as applicable. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions at the times specified in and in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007; as applicable. (4) Submit a report of the findings of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(3) of this AD to Airbus in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007; as applicable; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(4)(i) or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (5) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a part number (P/N) A55471500 series rudder on an aircraft as a replacement part, unless it has been inspected and, as applicable, repaired in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, dated October 11, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, dated October 11, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, dated November 7, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, dated November 7, 2007. 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, 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: 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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 2008-0012, dated January 14, 2008; and the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD; for related information. Table 1—Service Bulletins Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Dated— A330-55-3037 October 11, 2007. A330-55-3038 November 7, 2007. A340-55-4033 October 11, 2007. A340-55-4034 November 7, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, as applicable, 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 SAS—Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80, e-mail airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com ; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information 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. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3037, excluding Appendix 01 October 11, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3038, including Appendix 01 November 7, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4033, excluding Appendix 01 October 11, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4034, including Appendix 01 November 7, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 6, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-11283 Filed 5-19-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P