AD 2010-20-16 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes); and Model A300 and A310 Series Airplanes

Models named: A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B4-2C, B2K-3C, B4-103, B2-203, B4-203, A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B4-2C, B2K-3C, B4-103, B2-203, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; all certified models, all serial numbers, certificated in any category; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 13212 has been done in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0453, A310-32-2135, or A300-32-6099 has been done in service.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspection and Corrective Action (g) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD: Do a visual inspection to detect operational condition ( i.e., free of corrosion and not deformed) and inspect rotation/torque of the NLG shock absorber-to-main barrel attachment bolts and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the applicable Airbus all operators telex (AOT) identified in Table 1 of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at the applicable intervals, depending on inspection results and the corrective actions performed, as specified in the applicable Airbus AOT identified in Table 1 of this AD. (1) For airplanes on which the NLG has been overhauled (the bolts have been removed) as of the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days or 1,000 flight cycles on the NLG after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) For airplanes on which, as of the effective date of this AD, the NLG has accumulated less than 1,000 total flight cycles, and has not been overhauled (the bolts have never been removed), since manufacture of the NLG: Before the accumulation of 1,000 total flight cycles on the NLG, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (3) For airplanes on which, as of the effective date of this AD, the NLG has accumulated 1,000 or more total flight cycles, and has not been overhauled since new (the bolts have never been removed): Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. Table 1—Airbus All Operator Telexes For model— Use airbus all operator telex— Dated— A300 series airplanes A300-32A0447 April 22, 2004. A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (Collectively called A300-600 series airplanes) A300-32A6093 April 22, 2004. A310 series airplanes A310-32A2132 April 22, 2004. Torque Load Inspection and Corrective Action (h) At the latest of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, do an inspection of the torque load of the nuts of the NLG shock absorber-to-main barrel attachment bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service bulletin listed in Table 2 of this AD. Depending on the torque load value found during the inspection, before further flight: Retighten the bolt(s) or replace the discrepant bolt(s), or replace all bolts, in accordance with the applicable Airbus service bulletin listed in Table 2 of this AD. Thereafter, repeat the torque load inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,200 flight cycles or 30 months time-in-service accumulated by the NLG, whichever occurs first. (1) Within 3,200 flight cycles or 30 months since NLG's first flight, whichever occurs first. (2) Within 3,200 flight cycles or 30 months accumulated by the NLG since installation of new bolts, whichever occurs first. (3) Within 3,200 flight cycles or 30 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Table 2—Service Information for Inspections For model— Use airbus mandatory service bulletin— Revision level— Dated— A300 series airplanes A300-32-0447 01 June 1, 2007. A300-600 series airplanes A300-32-6093 01 June 1, 2007. A310 series airplanes A310-32-2132 01 June 1, 2007. (i) After accomplishment of the initial inspection in accordance with paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, the repetitive inspections of paragraph (g) of this AD are no longer required. Optional Terminating Action (j) For airplanes on which the modification of the shock absorber-to-barrel attachment has been done in accordance with the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 3 of this AD, the requirements of this AD are no longer required, as long as that modification remains installed. Table 3—Service Information for Optional Terminating Action For model— Use airbus service bulletin— Dated— A300 series airplanes A300-32-0453 June 1, 2007. A300-600 series airplanes A300-32-6099 June 1, 2007. A310 series airplanes A310-32-2135 June 1, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No Differences. 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: 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 (l) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0052R1, dated June 30, 2008; and the service information identified in Tables 1, 2, and 3 of this AD; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (m) You must use the applicable service information contained in Table 4 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. If you accomplish the optional terminating actions specified by this AD, you must use the applicable service information identified in Table 5 of this AD to perform those actions, 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—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. (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 4—Material Incorporated by Reference for Actions Required in This AD Document Revision Date Airbus All Operator Telex A300-32A0447 Original April 22, 2004. Airbus All Operator Telex A300-32A6093 Original April 22, 2004. Airbus All Operator Telex A310-32A2132 Original April 22, 2004. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-32-0447, excluding Appendix 01 01 June 1, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-32-6093, excluding Appendix 01 01 June 1, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-32-2132, excluding Appendix 01 01 June 1, 2007. Table 5—Material Incorporated by Reference for the Optional Terminating Action in This AD Airbus service bulletin— Dated— A300-32-0453 June 1, 2007. A300-32-6099 June 1, 2007. A310-32-2135 June 1, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 16, 2010. Robert D. Breneman, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-24257 Filed 9-30-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P