AD 2010-04-02 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-221, -222, -322, -324, and -325 Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R Airplanes, Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or JT9D-7R4 Series Engines

Models named: A310-221, -222, -322, -324, -325, A300 B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, F4-622R. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-221, -222, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, and Model A300 B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R airplanes, all serial numbers; certificated in any category; equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or JT9D-7R4 series engines.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles since first flight of the airplane, or within 1,200 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Replace the non-serialized T/R center latch LH (left hand) and RH (right hand) sides, having part number (P/N) 221D0029-11 and P/N 221D0029-13, with a serialized T/R center latch having P/N 221D0029-15 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029 (for Model A300 B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R airplanes) or A310-78-2030 (for Model A310-221, -222, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes), both including Appendix 1, both dated October 3, 2008. (2) Within 1,200 flight cycles after accomplishing the replacement required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for surface cracking of the T/R center serialized latches having P/N 221D0029-15, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Pratt &Whitney Service Bulletins PW4NAC 78-113 (for airplanes equipped Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines) and PW7R4 78-182 (for airplanes equipped JT9D-7R4 series engines), both dated August 15, 2005; as applicable. If any crack is found, before further flight, replace the serialized T/R center latch with a new serialized T/R center latch in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029 or A310-78-2030, both including Appendix 1, both dated October 3, 2008; as applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 flight cycles. Note 1: Concurrent accomplishment of the inspections required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, with the inspections for engine pylon T/R hinges specified by ALI Task 54-50-28, is recommended. (3) Before the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles since accomplishing the most recent replacement required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Replace the serialized T/R center latch having P/N 221D0029-15 with a new serialized T/R center latch having P/N 221D0029-15 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029 (for Model A300 B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R) or A310-78-2030 (for Model A310-221, -222, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes), both including Appendix 1, both dated October 3, 2008. Replacement of the center latches does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 2: 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: 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 (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 2008-0226, dated December 19, 2008; and the service information contained in Table 1 of this AD; for related information. Table 1—Related Service Information Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-78-2030, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW4NAC 78-113 August 15, 2005. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW7R4 78-182 August 15, 2005. 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. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-78-2030, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW4NAC 78-113 August 15, 2005. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW7R4 78-182 August 15, 2005. (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—EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.airworth-eas@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 January 28, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-2601 Filed 2-11-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles since first flight of the airplane, or within 1,200 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Replace the non-serialized T/R center latch LH (left hand) and RH (right hand) sides, having part number (P/N) 221D0029-11 and P/N 221D0029-13, with a serialized T/R center latch having P/N 221D0029-15 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029 (for Model A300 B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R airplanes) or A310-78-2030 (for Model A310-221, -222, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes), both including Appendix 1, both dated October 3, 2008. (2) Within 1,200 flight cycles after accomplishing the replacement required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for surface cracking of the T/R center serialized latches having P/N 221D0029-15, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Pratt &Whitney Service Bulletins PW4NAC 78-113 (for airplanes equipped Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines) and PW7R4 78-182 (for airplanes equipped JT9D-7R4 series engines), both dated August 15, 2005; as applicable. If any crack is found, before further flight, replace the serialized T/R center latch with a new serialized T/R center latch in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029 or A310-78-2030, both including Appendix 1, both dated October 3, 2008; as applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 flight cycles. Note 1: Concurrent accomplishment of the inspections required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, with the inspections for engine pylon T/R hinges specified by ALI Task 54-50-28, is recommended. (3) Before the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles since accomplishing the most recent replacement required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Replace the serialized T/R center latch having P/N 221D0029-15 with a new serialized T/R center latch having P/N 221D0029-15 in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029 (for Model A300 B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R) or A310-78-2030 (for Model A310-221, -222, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes), both including Appendix 1, both dated October 3, 2008. Replacement of the center latches does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 2: 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: 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 (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 2008-0226, dated December 19, 2008; and the service information contained in Table 1 of this AD; for related information. Table 1—Related Service Information Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-78-2030, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW4NAC 78-113 August 15, 2005. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW7R4 78-182 August 15, 2005. 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. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-78-6029, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-78-2030, including Appendix 1 October 3, 2008. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW4NAC 78-113 August 15, 2005. Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin PW7R4 78-182 August 15, 2005. (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—EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; e-mail: account.airworth-eas@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 January 28, 2010. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-2601 Filed 2-11-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P