AD 2011-04-06 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes

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

This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes; A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; A340-541 airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer 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 (i)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Revise the Maintenance Program (g) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance program by incorporating Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI), Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0051/97, Issue 11, dated February 20, 2009. At the times specified in Section 2 of Airbus A340 ALI Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0051/97, Issue 11, dated February 20, 2009, comply with all applicable maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations included in Airbus A340 ALI Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0051/97, Issue 11, dated February 20, 2009. Alternative Intervals or Limits (h) Except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, after accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternatives to the maintenance tasks, intervals, or limitations specified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be used. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (i) 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 appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 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 (j) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0036, dated March 8, 2010; and Airbus A340 ALI, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0051/97, Issue 11, dated February 20, 2009; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use the service information contained in Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0051/97, Issue 11, dated February 20, 2009; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0051/97 contains the following list of effective pages: Page title/description Page No.(s) Issue No. Date shown on page(s) Title Page None shown 11 February 20, 2009. Table of Contents 1-TOC None shown* February 20, 2009. Record of Revisions 1-ROR—4-ROR None shown* February 20, 2009. Introduction 1-9 None shown* February 20, 2009. Airworthiness Limitations: Section 2-1 —A340-200/300 Airworthiness Limitations 1-102 11 February 2009. Section 2-2 —A340-500/600 Airworthiness Limitations 1-67 11 February 2009. Appendix A—Summary of Changes APXA-1 -APXA-13 None shown* February 20, 2009. Appendix B—Abbreviations APXB-1 None shown* February 20, 2009. Appendix C—Terms and Definitions APXC-1 None shown* February 20, 2009. (*The issue number is indicated only on the title page and Airworthiness Limitations pages 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. (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 February 3, 2011. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-3065 Filed 2-14-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P