AD 2011-20-09 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Models named: A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, B4-203, A310-203, -204, -221. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the products identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (3) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspection, Replacement, and Placard Installation (g) Within 30 months or 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a detailed inspection of each type 5 hydraulic accumulator, part number (P/N) 3059103-1, P/N 3059103-2, P/N 3059103-8, and P/N 3059103-9, to determine if an old design accumulator ( i.e., pre-1984) is installed on any affected hydraulic circuit indicated in table 1 of this AD, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus mandatory service bulletin identified in table 2 of this AD. Table 1—Applicable Hydraulic Circuits Airbus model Hydraulic circuit A300 airplanes pre-modification 02447 Blue and Green. A300 airplanes post-modification 02447 Blue. A300-600 airplanes Blue. A310 airplanes Green. Table 2—Applicable Service Information Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— A300-29-0126 (for Model A300 airplanes) 01 October 12, 2010. A300-29-6063 (for Model A300-600 airplanes) August 12, 2010. A310-29-2099 (for Model A310 airplanes) August 12, 2010. (h) If, during any detailed inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, an old design hydraulic accumulator ( i.e., pre-1984) is found installed on any affected hydraulic circuit as indicated in table 1 of this AD, as applicable to airplane model, before further flight replace each affected old design accumulator with a new design accumulator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus mandatory service bulletin identified in table 2 of this AD. (i) Before further flight after accomplishing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Install a placard at the designated location of any affected hydraulic circuit indicated in table 1 of this AD, as applicable to airplane model, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus mandatory service bulletin identified in table 3 of this AD. Table 3—Other Applicable Service Information Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— A300-29-0127 (for Model A300 airplanes) August 12, 2010. A300-29-6064 (for Model A300-600 airplanes) August 12, 2010. A310-29-2100 (for Model A310 airplanes) August 12, 2010. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (j) 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: 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 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 (k) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2011-0006, dated January 17, 2011; and the Airbus mandatory service bulletins identified in table 4 of this AD; for related information. Table 4—Related Service Information Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— A300-29-0126 01 October 12, 2010. A300-29-0127 August 12, 2010. A300-29-6063 August 12, 2010. A300-29-6064 August 12, 2010. A310-29-2099 August 12, 2010. A310-29-2100 August 12, 2010. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the following service information on the date specified: (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-29-0126, excluding Appendices 01 and 02, Revision 01, dated October 12, 2010, approved for IBR November 9, 2011. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-29-0127, excluding Appendix 01, dated August 12, 2010, approved for IBR November 9, 2011. (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-29-6063, dated August 12, 2010, approved for IBR November 9, 2011. (4) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-29-6064, dated August 12, 2010, approved for IBR November 9, 2011. (5) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-29-2099, excluding Appendix 01, dated August 12, 2010, approved for IBR November 9, 2011. (6) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-29-2100, dated August 12, 2010, approved for IBR November 9, 2011. (7) 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. (8) 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. (9) 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 September 22, 2011. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011-25308 Filed 10-4-11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P