AD 98-09-03 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

Models named: A310, A300-600 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes on which any of the following Airbus service bulletins (or earlier versions) has been accomplished: A310-24-2067, Revision 01, dated March 18, 1997; A310-24-2072, Revision 01, dated February 4, 1997; A300-24- 6058, Revision 01, dated January 23, 1997; or A300-24-6064, Revision 01, dated February 4, 1997; certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent chafing and consequent damage to the electrical generation wires in the 101VU panel, which could result in a loss of electrical generation channels, accomplish the following: (a) Within 400 flight hours or 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever [[Page 20306]] occurs first, perform a one-time, detailed visual inspection of the 101VU panel electrical bundles installation for any discrepancy, in accordance with Airbus All Operator Telex (AOT) 24-08, dated April 17, 1997. If any discrepancy is found, prior to further flight, correct the discrepancy in accordance with the AOT. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The actions shall be done in accordance with Airbus All Operator Telex (AOT) 24-08, dated April 17, 1997. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 97-152-225(B), dated July 16, 1997. (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 29, 1998. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 15, 1998. Darrell M. Pederson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 98-10484 Filed 4-23-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U