Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15146 · Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 Airplanes
Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturing serial numbers 283 through 434 inclusive. Airplanes which have received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045 at original issue up to Revision 05 are not affected by this AD.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This 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:
Unless already done, do the following actions at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Rework the structure between frame 11 and frame 17 of the nose landing gear well of the fuselage in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006.
(1) For Model A310-300 airplanes: Prior to accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles from first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For Model A310-200 airplanes: Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles from the first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, dated March 11, 1988; Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988; Revision 2, dated September 7, 1988; Revision 3, dated October 4, 1989; or Revision 4, dated April 20, 1990; is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
