AD 2009-15-04 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 48825 has been embodied in production.

Unless already done, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the following actions, as applicable. (1) Except as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, modify the affected passenger compartment electrical harnesses, including the “ADDITIONAL WORK,” in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as applicable. (2) For airplanes that have already been modified prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, dated November 27, 2007; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, dated November 27, 2007; as applicable: Accomplish the “ADDITIONAL WORK” in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as applicable. (3) Actions accomplished according to the Airbus service information identified in Table 1 of this AD, including the “ADDITIONAL WORK,” as applicable, are acceptable for complying with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. Table 1—Acceptable Service Information Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Revision Date A330-92-3066 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 02 November 28, 2008. 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, 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: 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 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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0161R1, dated March 23, 2009, and the service information listed in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2—Related Service Information Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Revision Date A330-92-3066 01 August 1, 2008. A330-92-3066 02 March 19, 2009. A340-92-4071 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 02 November 28, 2008. A340-92-4071 03 March 19, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable service information contained in Table 3 of this AD 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 SA—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 . Table 3—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Revision Date A330-92-3066 01 August 1, 2008. A330-92-3066 02 March 19, 2009. A340-92-4071 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 02 November 28, 2008. A340-92-4071 03 March 19, 2009. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-16468 Filed 7-14-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the following actions, as applicable. (1) Except as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, modify the affected passenger compartment electrical harnesses, including the “ADDITIONAL WORK,” in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as applicable. (2) For airplanes that have already been modified prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, dated November 27, 2007; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, dated November 27, 2007; as applicable: Accomplish the “ADDITIONAL WORK” in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as applicable. (3) Actions accomplished according to the Airbus service information identified in Table 1 of this AD, including the “ADDITIONAL WORK,” as applicable, are acceptable for complying with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. Table 1—Acceptable Service Information Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Revision Date A330-92-3066 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 02 November 28, 2008. 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, 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: 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 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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0161R1, dated March 23, 2009, and the service information listed in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2—Related Service Information Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Revision Date A330-92-3066 01 August 1, 2008. A330-92-3066 02 March 19, 2009. A340-92-4071 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 02 November 28, 2008. A340-92-4071 03 March 19, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the applicable service information contained in Table 3 of this AD 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 SA—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 . Table 3—Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Revision Date A330-92-3066 01 August 1, 2008. A330-92-3066 02 March 19, 2009. A340-92-4071 01 August 1, 2008. A340-92-4071 02 November 28, 2008. A340-92-4071 03 March 19, 2009. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-16468 Filed 7-14-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P