AD 2010-14-04 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes; Equipped With Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 Series Engines

Models named: A330-243, -341, -342, -343, A340-541, -642. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 series engines.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Actions (g) Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, perform a one-time detailed visual inspection for the presence of an “X” marked on the heads of the link pin retention bolts of the forward and aft engine mount on all Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 series engines, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3022 (for Models A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes) or A340-71-5004 (for Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes), both dated May 5, 2009. If the bolt head is not marked with an “X,” before further flight, replace this bolt with a new bolt marked with an “X” on the bolt head in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3022 (for Models A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes) or A340-71-5004 (for Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes), both dated May 5, 2009. (1) For Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: Within 4,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (2) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Within 2,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (h) The actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD are not required for any engine installed on the airplanes listed in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, having serial number 964 and subsequent; and the airplanes listed in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, having serial number 981 and subsequent; if data records conclusively prove that this engine has not been replaced or re-installed 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. (i) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install a Rolls-Royce Trent 500 or Trent 700 series engine on any airplane, unless it is in compliance with the requirements of this AD. (j) Although Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletins A330-71-3022 and A340-71-5004, both dated May 5, 2009, specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) The MCAI lists certain Airbus Model A330-200 series and -300 series, and Model A340 series airplanes. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletins A330-71-3022 and A340-71-5004, both dated May 5, 2009, clarify this effectivity by adding “with Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 series engines.” Airplanes with engines other than Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 are not affected by this AD. (2) Although the MCAI or service information tells you to submit information to the manufacturer, paragraph (j) of this AD specifies that such submittal is not required. Other FAA AD Provisions (k) 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 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. Related Information (l) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0204, dated September 30, 2009; Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3022, dated May 5, 2009; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-71-5004, dated May 5, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (m) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3022, including Appendices 01 and 02 and excluding Appendix 03, dated May 5, 2009; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-71-5004, including Appendices 01 and 02 and excluding Appendix 03, dated May 5, 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—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. (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 June 16, 2010. Robert D. Breneman, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-15831 Filed 6-30-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P