[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 8, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 54536-54540]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-22275]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0852; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-005-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 and
A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This
proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The
MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
A debonding area was detected on the RH [right-hand] elevator of
an A340 in-service aeroplane during a scheduled maintenance task
inspection.
Investigation has revealed that this debonding may have been
caused by water ingress and, if not detected and corrected, might
compromise the structural integrity of the elevators [and could
result in reduced controllability of the airplane].
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address
the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 25,
2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed 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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the referenced 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-0852;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-005-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We have lengthened the 30-day comment period for proposed ADs that
address MCAI originated by aviation authorities of other countries to
provide adequate time for interested parties to submit comments. The
comment period for these proposed ADs is now typically 45 days, which
is consistent with the comment period for domestic transport ADs.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On September 29, 2005, we issued AD 2005-20-32, Amendment 39-14329
(70 FR 59263, October 12, 2005). That AD required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
Since we issued AD 2005-20-32, we have determined that the existing
inspection of the upper and lower elevator skin panels needs to be a
repetitive inspection in order to adequately address the identified
unsafe condition. We have also added airplane models to the
applicability of this proposed AD, and we have identified additional
affected elevators in Table 1 of this proposed AD. The European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the
Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2009-0255, dated December 1, 2009 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
A debonding area was detected on the RH [right-hand] elevator of
an A340 in-service aeroplane during a scheduled maintenance task
inspection.
Investigation has revealed that this debonding may have been
caused by water ingress and, if not detected and corrected, might
compromise the structural integrity of the elevators [and could
result in reduced controllability of the airplane].
DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile]
France AD F-2004-118 R1 (EASA approval N. 2004-10125) required a
one-time inspection of elevators skin panels installed on MSN up to
091, to detect potential liquid ingress and repair as necessary, in
accordance with Airbus inspection service bulletins (ISB) A330-55-
3032 and A340-55-4029.
Following the AD issuance, further in-service experience has
shown that in order to ensure the structural integrity of all A330/
A340 elevators skin panels with sandwich construction (excluding
A340-500/-600), it is necessary to perform the same elevators panels
inspection and to repair as necessary, but in a repetitive manner.
The aim of this AD, which supersedes DGAC France AD F-2004-118
R1, is to require this additional inspection program in order to
maintain the structural integrity of the elevators.
The required actions include repetitive special detailed inspections
and repetitive re-protection of the elevator assembly. The special
detailed inspections consist of the following actions:
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Repetitive endoscopic inspections for damage (such as a
scratch, disbonding, or a tear) of the inner skin of the upper and
lower elevator panels on both sides of the airplane, and if any damage
is found, contacting Airbus for instructions and doing the
instructions.
Repetitive tap tests for debonding in the inner side of
the upper and lower elevator panels on both sides, and if any debonding
is found, contacting Airbus for instructions and doing the
instructions.
Repetitive thermographic inspections for indications of
trapped water in the upper and lower elevator panels on both sides of
the airplane, and if any indications of trapped water are found, doing
applicable corrective actions (including, but not limited to, repeating
the thermographic inspection to determine the size of the damaged area,
doing a general visual inspection to determine if there is an existing
repair, contacting Airbus for instructions and doing the instructions,
re-protecting the affected surfaces, and repairing holes).
Repetitively re-protect the elevator assembly (including
doing a general visual inspection to determine damage and repair if
necessary, a general visual inspection to determine if the drainage
holes are clean and not obstructed and cleaning the drainage holes if
necessary, a general visual inspection to determine the status of the
static discharges contour and sealing the static discharges contour if
necessary, and installing front spar access hole covers).
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Mandatory Service Bulletins A330-55-3039 and
A340-55-4035, both including Appendix 1, both dated August 7, 2009. The
actions described in the service information are intended to correct
the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
Explanation of Change to This AD
We have removed the ``Service Bulletin Reference'' paragraph from
the ``Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-20-32'' section of this
AD. That paragraph was identified as paragraph (f) in AD 2005-20-32.
Instead, we have provided the full service bulletin citations
throughout this AD.
Change to Existing AD
This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2005-20-32.
Since AD 2005-20-32 was issued, the AD format has been revised, and
certain paragraphs have been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding
paragraph identifiers have changed in this proposed AD, as listed in
the following table:
Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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Corresponding requirement in this
Requirement in AD 2005-20-32 proposed AD
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paragraph (f)(1) paragraph (g)
paragraph (f)(2) paragraph (h)
paragraph (g) paragraph (i)
paragraph (h) paragraph (j)
paragraph (i) paragraph (k)
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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 56 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2005-20-32 and retained in this
proposed AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the currently required actions is $85 per product.
We estimate that it would take about 14 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $66,640, or $1,190
per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14329 (70 FR
59263, October 12, 2005) and adding the following new AD:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2010-0852; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-
005-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by October 25, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005-20-32, Amendment 39-14329.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223,
-243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes, and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers, if
equipped with any of the elevator part numbers (P/N) identified in
Table 1 of this AD (``ZZ'' indicates a number from 00 up to 99
inclusive).
Table 1--Elevator Part Numbers
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For the left-hand elevator For the right-hand elevator
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P/N F55280000000ZZ P/N F55280000001ZZ
P/N F55280000002ZZ P/N F55280000003ZZ
P/N F55280000004ZZ P/N F55280000005ZZ
P/N F55280000006ZZ P/N F55280000007ZZ
P/N F55280000008ZZ P/N F55280000009ZZ
P/N F55280000012ZZ P/N F55280000013ZZ
P/N F55280002000ZZ P/N F55280002001ZZ
P/N F55280005000ZZ P/N F55280005001ZZ
P/N F55280005002ZZ P/N F55280005003ZZ
P/N F55280005004ZZ P/N F55280005005ZZ
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55:
Stabilizers.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
A debonding area was detected on the RH [right-hand] elevator of
an A340 in-service aeroplane during a scheduled maintenance task
inspection.
Investigation has revealed that this debonding may have been
caused by water ingress and, if not detected and corrected, might
compromise the structural integrity of the elevators [and could
result in reduced controllability of the airplane].
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-20-32
Service Bulletin Exceptions for Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-
3032 and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-55-4029
(g) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-3032 and Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-55-4029, both dated December 22, 2003,
recommend contacting Airbus for appropriate action: Before further
flight, repair the condition according to a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de
l'Aviation Civile (or its delegated agent), or EASA (or its
delegated agent).
(h) Although Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-3032 and Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-55-4029, both dated December 22, 2003, specify
to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not
include that requirement.
Determining Part Number, Serial Number
(i) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -
322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212,
-213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: At the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, perform an
inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the
left- and right-hand elevator assemblies. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part number and serial number of each elevator assembly can be
conclusively determined from that review. If neither elevator
assembly has a part number and serial number combination identified
in Table 2 of this AD, no further action is required by this
paragraph. If either elevator assembly has a part number and serial
number combination identified in Table 2 of this AD, do paragraph
(j) of this AD. Doing the actions in paragraph (k) of this AD
terminates the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) Within 10 years after the date of the first flight of the
airplane, or before the accumulation of 12,000 total flight cycles,
whichever is first.
(2) Within 18 months after the November 16, 2005 (the effective
date of AD 2005-20-32).
Table 2--Affected Elevator Part Numbers and Serial Numbers in AD 2005-20-
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Affected part Affected serial
Part numbers numbers
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Left-hand elevator assembly..... F55280000000, CG1002 through
F55280000004. CG1091 inclusive,
CG1093, CG1094,
CG2001.
Right-hand elevator assembly.... F55280000001, CG1002 through
F55280000005. CG1094 inclusive,
CG2001.
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Inspections
(j) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -
322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212,
-213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: If the left- or right-hand
elevator assembly has a part number and serial number combination
identified in Table 2 of this AD, before further flight after
accomplishing paragraph (i) of this AD, do the actions in paragraphs
(j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD, as applicable. Doing the
actions in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of this AD.
(1) Perform an endoscopic inspection to detect damage (such as a
scratch, disbonding, or a tear), and a tap test and a thermographic
inspection to detect signs of moisture penetration, to the upper and
lower elevator panels on both sides of the airplane, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-55-3032 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -
321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes), or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-55-4029 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312,
and -313 airplanes), both dated December 22, 2003, as applicable,
except as provided by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(2) If any damage is found, before further flight, do all
applicable corrective actions (including, but not limited to,
repeating the thermographic inspection to determine the size of the
damaged area, and performing a tap test around the areas where
moisture is indicated), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-3032 (for Model
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes), or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-
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55-4029 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes) both dated December 22, 2003, as applicable, except as
provided by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(3) Re-protect the elevator assembly (including performing a
general visual inspection to determine if the drainage holes are
clean, a general visual inspection to determine the condition of the
sealant covering the static discharges contour, and applicable
corrective actions), in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-3032 (for Model
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes), or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-55-4029
(for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes),
both dated December 22, 2003, as applicable, except as provided by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
New Requirements of This AD
Repetitive Inspection
(k) Within the applicable time in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of
this AD, do a special detailed inspection for discrepancies
(scratches, debonding, tears, and indications of trapped water), on
the elevator upper and lower skin panels, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330-55-3039 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -
302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes), or
A340-55-4035 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes), both dated August 7, 2009. Repeat the inspections
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 72 months from the date of the
elevator's first flight after the last inspection. Doing the special
detailed inspection specified in this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD.
(1) For elevators identified in Table 1 of this AD that have not
been inspected in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-
3032 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303,
-321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes), or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-55-4029 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312,
and -313 airplanes): Within 144 months since the date of the
elevator's first flight on any airplane, or within 24 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For elevators identified in Table 1 of this AD that have
been inspected in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-
3032 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303,
-321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes), or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-55-4029 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312,
and -313 airplanes): Within 72 months since the date of the
elevator's first flight on any airplane after accomplishing Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-55-3032, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-55-
4029, or within 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
Corrective Action
(l) If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required
by paragraph (k) of this AD, before further flight, do all
applicable corrective actions (including applicable inspections and
repair), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3039 (for Model A330-201,
-202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes) or A340-55-4035 (for Model A340-211, -212,
-213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes), both dated August 7, 2009; or
contact Airbus for instructions and follow their corrective actions.
Re-Protection
(m) For elevators on which any action required by paragraph (k)
or (l) of this AD is done: Before the elevator's next flight, do a
re-protection (including all applicable inspections and corrective
actions), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3039 (for Model A330-201,
-202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes), or A340-55-4035 (for Model A340-211, -212,
-213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes), both dated August 7, 2009.
Reporting
(n) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative)
of the inspection required by paragraph (k) of this AD to Airbus, as
specified in Appendix 1 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-
55-3039, dated August 7, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340-55-4035, dated August 7, 2009; as applicable; at the applicable
time specified in paragraph (n)(1) or (n)(2) of this AD. The report
must include the information identified in Appendix 1 of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3039, dated August 7, 2009; or
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4035, dated August 7,
2009; as applicable.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(o) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any
elevator identified in Table 1 of this AD on any airplane, unless
the elevator has been inspected in accordance with paragraph (l) of
this AD and all applicable corrective actions have been done.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(p) 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. Send information 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.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards 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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(q) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2009-0255, dated December 1, 2009; and the service
bulletins listed in Table 3 of this AD, for related information.
Table 3--Service Bulletins
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Document Date
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Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin August 7, 2009.
A330-55-3039, including Appendix 1.
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin August 7, 2009.
A340-55-4035, including Appendix 1.
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Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-3032 December 22, 2003.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-55-4029 December 22, 2003.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 30, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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