AD 2009-26-10 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A380-841, -842, and -861 Airplanes

Models named: A380-841, -842, -861. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A380-841, -842, and -861 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD: Do special detailed (ultrasonic and high frequency eddy current) inspections on the # 4 left-hand and right-hand movable flap track fairing (MFTF) for cracks of the filet radii of the pivot bracket support rings and the monolithic carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) structure in the pivot support area, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009. (i) For Airbus Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes, do the actions before the accumulation of 600 flight cycles on the #4 MFTF on an airplane, or within 60 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) For Airbus Model A380-861 airplanes, do the actions before the accumulation of 300 flight cycles on the #4 MFTF on an airplane, or within 30 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) If no crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repeat the inspections at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD; except as provided by paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. (i) For Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 60 flight cycles. (ii) For Model A380-861 airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 30 flight cycles. (3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the #4 MFTF with a new or serviceable #4 MFTF, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009. Do the inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (4) Replacing any #4 MFTF extends the interval for the next inspections to the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (5) After the first #4 MFTF is replaced as required by this AD, submit a one-time report to Wera Dietz, Senior Retrofit Manager, AIRBUS Customer Services—SEOT2, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 561 933 333; Fax +33 561 932 745; e-mail wera.dietz@airbus.com; at the applicable times specified in paragraph (f)(5)(i) and (f)(5)(ii) of this AD. The report must include the serial number of the removed #4 MFTF, the associated airplane manufacturer serial number, and the number of flight cycles accumulated by the #4 MFTF at the time of replacement. (i) If the replacement was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the replacement was done before 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, 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: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; 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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), 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 2009-0113, dated May 27, 2009; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009, 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—EANA (Airworthiness Office); 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 562 110 253; Fax +33 562 110 307; e-mail account.airworth-A380@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 December 16, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-30700 Filed 12-30-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD: Do special detailed (ultrasonic and high frequency eddy current) inspections on the # 4 left-hand and right-hand movable flap track fairing (MFTF) for cracks of the filet radii of the pivot bracket support rings and the monolithic carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) structure in the pivot support area, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009. (i) For Airbus Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes, do the actions before the accumulation of 600 flight cycles on the #4 MFTF on an airplane, or within 60 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) For Airbus Model A380-861 airplanes, do the actions before the accumulation of 300 flight cycles on the #4 MFTF on an airplane, or within 30 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) If no crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repeat the inspections at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD; except as provided by paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. (i) For Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 60 flight cycles. (ii) For Model A380-861 airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 30 flight cycles. (3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the #4 MFTF with a new or serviceable #4 MFTF, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009. Do the inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (4) Replacing any #4 MFTF extends the interval for the next inspections to the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (5) After the first #4 MFTF is replaced as required by this AD, submit a one-time report to Wera Dietz, Senior Retrofit Manager, AIRBUS Customer Services—SEOT2, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 561 933 333; Fax +33 561 932 745; e-mail wera.dietz@airbus.com; at the applicable times specified in paragraph (f)(5)(i) and (f)(5)(ii) of this AD. The report must include the serial number of the removed #4 MFTF, the associated airplane manufacturer serial number, and the number of flight cycles accumulated by the #4 MFTF at the time of replacement. (i) If the replacement was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (ii) If the replacement was done before 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, 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: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; 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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), 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 2009-0113, dated May 27, 2009; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009, 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—EANA (Airworthiness Office); 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 562 110 253; Fax +33 562 110 307; e-mail account.airworth-A380@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 December 16, 2009. Stephen P. Boyd, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-30700 Filed 12-30-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P