AD 2011-10-06 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

Models named: A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, -325. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Cold Working of Trellis Boom Drainage Holes (g) For Model A310-203, -204, -222, -304, -322 and -324 airplanes, except airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Within the applicable time specified in Table 1 of this AD, cold work the trellis boom drainage holes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007. Certain compliance times specified in Table 1 of this AD are applicable to short range use, average flight time (AFT) equal to or less than 3.6 hours; or long range use, AFT exceeding 3.6 hours. Table 1—Compliance Times for Paragraph (g) of This AD       Airplanes, as identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Compliance time (whichever occurs later) Configuration 01 airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 31,800 total flight cycles or 63,600 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 02 airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles or 80,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 03 short range airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 30,950 total flight cycles or 86,750 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 03 long range airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 24,100 total flight cycles or 120,600 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. (1) Airplanes on which Airbus modification 06130 was done in production. (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 was done in service. (3) Airplanes on which rework of cracked drain holes was done in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050. Inspection of Trellis Boom Drainage Holes (h) For all airplanes: Within the applicable intervals specified in Table 2 of this AD, perform a detailed or rotating probe inspection for cracking in the drain holes on the lower skin panel in the center wing box between frames 42 and 46, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050, Revision 02, dated August 27, 2009. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed the applicable times specified in Table 3 of this AD. Certain compliance times specified in Tables 2 and 3 of this AD are applicable to short range use, average flight time (AFT) equal to or less than 3.6 hours; or long range use, AFT exceeding 3.6 hours. Table 2—Compliance Times for Paragraph (h) of This AD       Airplanes, as identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050, Revision 02, dated August 27, 2009 Compliance time (whichever occurs later) Configuration 01 airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 17,800 total flight cycles or 35,600 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 02 airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Within 32,850 flight cycles or 65,700 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 02 airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has not been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Within 8,600 flight cycles or 17,250 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the detailed inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048; OR Within 11,400 flight cycles or 22,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the rotating probe inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 03 airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 22,300 total flight cycles or 44,550 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 04 airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 41,550 total flight cycles or 83,100 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 05 airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles or 80,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 05 airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has not been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Within 10,600 flight cycles or 21,150 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the detailed inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048; OR Within 13,900 flight cycles or 27,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the rotating probe inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 06 short range airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 17,250 total flight cycles or 48,400 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 06 long range airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 13,450 total flight cycles or 67,250 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 800 flight cycles or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 07 short range airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 32,150 total flight cycles or 90,050 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 07 long range airplanes Prior to the accumulation of 25,050 total flight cycles or 125,150 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 800 flight cycles or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 08 short range airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Prior to the accumulation of 30,950 total flight cycles or 86,750 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 08 short range airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has not been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Within 8,200 flight cycles or 23,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the detailed inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048; OR Within 10,800 flight cycles or 30,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the rotating probe inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 Within 1,000 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 08 long range airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Prior to the accumulation of 24,100 total flight cycles or 120,600 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 800 flight cycles or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Configuration 08 long range airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 has not been done within the “recommended” compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E.(2), “Accomplishment Timescale,” of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007 Within 6,400 flight cycles or 31,950 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the detailed inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048; OR Within 8,400 flight cycles or 42,150 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after accomplishing the rotating probe inspection specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 Within 800 flight cycles or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Table 3—Repetitive Intervals for Paragraph (h) of This AD, Depending on Most Recent Inspection Type Airplanes, as identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050, Revision 02, dated August 27, 2009 Type of inspection done during most recent inspection Repetitive interval (not to exceed) Configuration 01 and 02 airplanes Detailed inspection 8,600 flight cycles or 17,250 flight hours, whichever occurs first.   Rotating probe inspection 11,400 flight cycles or 22,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Configurations 03, 04, and 05 airplanes Detailed inspection 10,600 flight cycles or 21,150 flight hours, whichever occurs first.   Rotating probe inspection 13,900 flight cycles or 27,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Configurations 06, 07, and 08 short range airplanes Detailed inspection 8,200 flight cycles or 23,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first.   Rotating probe inspection 10,800 flight cycles or 30,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Configurations 06, 07, and 08 long range airplanes Detailed inspection 6,400 flight cycles or 31,950 flight hours, whichever occurs first.   Rotating probe inspection 8,400 flight cycles or 42,150 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Corrective Actions for Paragraph (h) of This AD (i) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050, Revision 02, dated August 27, 2009; except where the service bulletin specifies to contact Airbus, before further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). Inspection of Fuselage Frame 40 Upper Corner Fitting (j) For all airplanes: Within the applicable time specified in Table 4 of this AD, perform an eddy current inspection for cracking of the upper corner fitting at left and right frame 40, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2064, Revision 02, dated December 21, 2007. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed the applicable times specified in Table 5 of this AD. Certain compliance times specified in Tables 4 and 5 of this AD are applicable to short range use, average flight time (AFT) equal to or less than 3.23 hours; or long range use, AFT exceeding 3.23 hours. Table 4—Compliance Times for Paragraph (j) of This AD       Airplane configurations identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2064, Revision 02, dated December 21, 2007 Compliance time (whichever occurs later) Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes identified as Configuration 01 Prior to the accumulation of 15,100 total flight cycles or 30,300 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,300 flight cycles or 2,700 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes identified as Configurations 02 and 03 Prior to the accumulation of 21,400 total flight cycles or 42,800 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 1,300 flight cycles or 2,700 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 short range airplanes identified as Configuration 01 Prior to the accumulation of 14,700 total flight cycles or 41,300 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 600 flight cycles or 1,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 short range airplanes identified as Configurations 02 and 03 Prior to the accumulation of 20,700 total flight cycles or 58,300 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 600 flight cycles or 1,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 long range airplanes identified as Configuration 01 Prior to the accumulation of 12,800 total flight cycles or 64,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 500 flight cycles or 2,650 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 long range airplanes identified as Configurations 02 and 03 Prior to the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles or 90,400 total flight hours, whichever occurs first Within 500 flight cycles or 2,650 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Table 5—Repetitive Intervals for Paragraph (j) of This AD Airplanes Repetitive interval (not to exceed) Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes 8,750 flight cycles or 17,550 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 short range airplanes 5,800 flight cycles or 16,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 long range airplanes 4,800 flight cycles or 24,050 flight hours, whichever occurs first. Corrective Actions for Paragraph (j) of This AD (k) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, any crack is found, prior to further flight, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2064, Revision 02, dated December 21, 2007; except where the service bulletin specifies to contact Airbus, before further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, or EASA (or its delegated agent). Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information (l) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57-2048, dated April 23, 1990, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (m) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57-2050, dated April 23, 1990; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2007; are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD. (n) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57-2064, dated August 24, 1995; or, Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2064, Revision 01, dated January 5, 2001; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No Differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (o) 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. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate, or if sending information directly to the International Branch, send it 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. Information may be e-mailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 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 (p) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0057, dated March 13, 2009, and the service bulletins listed in Table 6 of this AD, for related information. Table 6—Service Information Service Bulletin Revision Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 01 May 22, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050 02 August 27, 2009. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2064 02 December 21, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (q) You must use the applicable service information contained in Table 7 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 7—All Material Incorporated by Reference Service Bulletin Revision Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2048 01 May 22, 2007. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2050, excluding Appendix 01 02 August 27, 2009. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2064, excluding Appendix 1 02 December 21, 2007. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 22, 2011. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-10685 Filed 5-10-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P