AD 2009-11-08 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -322, and -342 Airplanes

Models named: A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -322, -342. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -322 and -342 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 0177, 0181, 0183, 0184, 0188, 0189, 0191, 0195, 0198, 0200, 0203, 0205, 0206, 0209, 0211, 0219, 0222, 0223, 0224, 0226, 0229, 0230, 0231, 0232, 0234, 0238, 0240, 0241, 0244, 0247, 0248, 0249, 0250, 0251, 0253, 0254, and 0255.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, or at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a special detailed (high frequency eddy current) inspection to detect cracking of the keel beam fitting horizontal flange edge at FR40 on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the fuselage, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008. (i) For Model A330-301, -322, and -342 airplanes: Before accumulating 14,500 total flight cycles or 37,000 total flight hours from the first flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first. (ii) For Model A330-202, -223, and -243 airplanes: Before accumulating 14,100 total flight cycles or 70,600 total flight hours from the first flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first. (2) If no crack is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed the times specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model A330-301, -322, and -342 airplanes: 6,230 flight cycles or 15,900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (ii) For Model A330-202, -223, and -243 airplanes: 6,060 flight cycles or 30,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, contact Airbus and follow their corrective actions. (4) Airplanes that have already been inspected prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, dated December 6, 2005, are compliant with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD (initial inspection). However, after the effective date of this AD, the repetitive inspections must be continued in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008, as specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (5) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(5)(i) or (f)(5)(ii) of this AD, submit a report of the results (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008. Send the report to Airbus SAS—Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Attention SEDCC1 Technical Data and Documentation Services, fax +33 5 61 93 28 06, e-mail sb.reporting@airbus.com. (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 accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. 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, 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. (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 2008-0213, dated December 8, 2008; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated September 25, 2008, 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 SAS—Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 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 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 that is incorporated by reference 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 May 15, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-12113 Filed 5-27-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, or at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a special detailed (high frequency eddy current) inspection to detect cracking of the keel beam fitting horizontal flange edge at FR40 on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the fuselage, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008. (i) For Model A330-301, -322, and -342 airplanes: Before accumulating 14,500 total flight cycles or 37,000 total flight hours from the first flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first. (ii) For Model A330-202, -223, and -243 airplanes: Before accumulating 14,100 total flight cycles or 70,600 total flight hours from the first flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first. (2) If no crack is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed the times specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model A330-301, -322, and -342 airplanes: 6,230 flight cycles or 15,900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (ii) For Model A330-202, -223, and -243 airplanes: 6,060 flight cycles or 30,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, contact Airbus and follow their corrective actions. (4) Airplanes that have already been inspected prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, dated December 6, 2005, are compliant with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD (initial inspection). However, after the effective date of this AD, the repetitive inspections must be continued in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008, as specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (5) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(5)(i) or (f)(5)(ii) of this AD, submit a report of the results (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008. Send the report to Airbus SAS—Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Attention SEDCC1 Technical Data and Documentation Services, fax +33 5 61 93 28 06, e-mail sb.reporting@airbus.com. (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 accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. 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, 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. (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 2008-0213, dated December 8, 2008; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3151, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated September 25, 2008, 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 SAS—Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 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 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 that is incorporated by reference 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 May 15, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-12113 Filed 5-27-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P