AD 2011-14-10 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-342 Airplanes

Models named: A330-342. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-342 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 0012 and 0017; certificated in any category.

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 the applicable time specified in table 1 of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do an ultrasonic inspection for cracks on the left hand side and right hand side of fuselage frame 39.1 at the fastener hole area just above stringer 28, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3185, dated May 20, 2010. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). Table 1—Compliance Times MSN— Initial compliance time— 0012 Before the accumulation of 16,200 total flight cycles, or 38,900 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. 0017 Before the accumulation of 16,200 total flight cycles, or within 38,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. (h) If no crack is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repeat the inspection in paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7,400 flight cycles or 22,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. 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, ANM-116, 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 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. Related Information (j) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2010-0173, dated August 17, 2010; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3185, dated May 20, 2010; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3185, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, all dated May 20, 2010, 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 July 1, 2011. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-17403 Filed 7-14-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P