AD 2011-17-16 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 Series Airplanes

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

This AD applies to airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus modification 49144 (install electrical rudder) has been embodied in production, except those on which Airbus modification 58118 and Airbus modification 200667 have been embodied in production. (2) Airbus Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus modification 49144 has been embodied in production, except those on which Airbus modification 58118 and Airbus modification 200667 have been embodied in production. (3) Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 200667 has 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. Dispatch Prohibition (g) As of the effective date of this AD, dispatch with the flight control primary computer (FCPC) 3 “PRIM 3” inoperative is prohibited unless the applicable modifications required by this AD have been done within the compliance time in this AD. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (h) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the Airbus A330 or A340 AFM, as applicable, to include the following statement:”Dispatch with the flight control primary computer (FCPC) 3 “PRIM 3” inoperative is prohibited.” This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the applicable AFM. Note 1: When a statement identical to that in paragraph (h) of this AD has been included in the general revisions of the applicable AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the applicable AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the applicable AFM. Modification (i) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, and A340-311, -312, and -313 series airplanes: Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD: (1) Modify the BCM, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instruction of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3161 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -341, -343 airplanes) or A340-27-4160 (for Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes), both dated November 6, 2009. (2) Modify the PFTU, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3169 or A340-27-4167, both dated May 3, 2010, as applicable. (j) For Airbus Model 340-541 and -642 airplanes: Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the PFTU, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5053, dated May 3, 2010. Terminating Action (k) Modifying both the BCM and PFTU as required by paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (l) Modifying the PFTU as required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. FAA AD Differences Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (m) 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. 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 (n) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2010-0191, dated September 27, 2010 [Corrected October 7, 2010], and the service bulletins listed in table 1 of this AD, for related information. Table 1—Airbus Service Bulletins Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3169 May 3, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4167 May 3, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5053 May 3, 2010. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3161 November 6, 2009. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4160 November 6, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (o) You must use the service information contained in table 2 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 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3169 May 3, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4167 May 3, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5053 May 3, 2010. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3161 November 6, 2009. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4160 November 6, 2009. Issued in Renton, Washington on August 10, 2011. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-21152 Filed 8-19-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P