AD 2011-05-05 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes

Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers; except those on which Airbus modifications 58773 and 45968 have been embodied in production. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers; except those on which Airbus modifications 58773 and 45968 have been embodied in production.

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) Within 3,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the hydraulic pump electrical motor connectors of the blue, yellow, and green electric pumps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1—Applicable Service Information Airplane model— Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— A330 A330-92-3088 02 September 1, 2010. A340 A340-92-4081 02 September 1, 2010. A340 A340-92-5053 02 September 1, 2010. Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance with Previous Issue of Service Information (h) Modifications accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. Table 2—Credit Service Information Airplane model— Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— A330 A330-92-3088 Original September 2, 2009. A330 A330-92-3088 01 February 22, 2010. A340 A340-92-4081 Original September 2, 2009. A340 A340-92-4081 01 February 22, 2010. A340 A340-92-5053 Original September 2, 2009. A340 A340-92-5053 01 February 22, 2010. FAA AD Differences Note 1: 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it 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. Information may be e-mailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov . Before using any approved AMOC, 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. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Related Information (j) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0086R1, dated June 16, 2010, and the service information specified in Table 3 of this AD, as applicable, for related information. Table 3—Related Service Information Airplane model— Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— A330 A330-92-3088, including Appendix 01 02 September 1, 2010. A340 A340-92-4081, including Appendix 01 02 September 1, 2010. A340 A340-92-5053, including Appendix 01 02 September 1, 2010. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use the service information contained in Table 4 of this AD, as applicable, 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 . Table 4—Material Incorporated by Reference Airplane model— Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— A330 A330-92-3088, including Appendix 01 02 September 1, 2010. A340 A340-92-4081, including Appendix 01 02 September 1, 2010. A340 A340-92-5053, including Appendix 01 02 September 1, 2010. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 14, 2011. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-4041 Filed 2-23-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P