AD 2010-01-07 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus (Type Certificate Previously Held by Airbus Industrie) Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes

Models named: A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -642 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all Airbus (Type Certificate previously held by Airbus Industrie) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 series airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers. Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. The FAA has provided guidance for this determination in Advisory Circular (AC) 25-1529-1.

Unless already done, within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating Airbus A340 ALS, Part 3—Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 00, dated July 31, 2008 (“ALS, Part 3”). Accomplish the actions specified in the ALS, Part 3, at the times specified in the ALS, Part 3, and in accordance with the ALS, Part 3, except as provided by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Count the associated interval for any new task from the effective date of this AD, except that Airbus A340 CMR Task 212100-00001-1-C must be performed at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Before the accumulation of 2,600 total flight hours since the date of issuance of the original French airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original French or EASA export certificate of airworthiness. (ii) Within 800 flight hours or 3 months, whichever comes first, after the approval date of Revision 00 of the ALS, Part 3. (2) Count the associated interval for any revised task from the previous performance of the task. (3) Doing the revision required by paragraph (f) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2007-05-08, Amendment 39-14969, for that airplane only. 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, 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 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0098, dated April 22, 2009; and Airbus A340 ALS, Part 3—Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 00, dated July 31, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus A340 ALS, Part 3—Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 00, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 31, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (The title page of this document does not specify a revision date; the revision date is specified on all other pages of the document. Only the title page and the Record of Revisions specify the revision level of this document.) (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 December 23, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-31287 Filed 1-11-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating Airbus A340 ALS, Part 3—Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 00, dated July 31, 2008 (“ALS, Part 3”). Accomplish the actions specified in the ALS, Part 3, at the times specified in the ALS, Part 3, and in accordance with the ALS, Part 3, except as provided by paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Count the associated interval for any new task from the effective date of this AD, except that Airbus A340 CMR Task 212100-00001-1-C must be performed at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Before the accumulation of 2,600 total flight hours since the date of issuance of the original French airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original French or EASA export certificate of airworthiness. (ii) Within 800 flight hours or 3 months, whichever comes first, after the approval date of Revision 00 of the ALS, Part 3. (2) Count the associated interval for any revised task from the previous performance of the task. (3) Doing the revision required by paragraph (f) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2007-05-08, Amendment 39-14969, for that airplane only. 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, 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 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0098, dated April 22, 2009; and Airbus A340 ALS, Part 3—Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 00, dated July 31, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Airbus A340 ALS, Part 3—Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 00, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 31, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (The title page of this document does not specify a revision date; the revision date is specified on all other pages of the document. Only the title page and the Record of Revisions specify the revision level of this document.) (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 December 23, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-31287 Filed 1-11-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P