Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15288 · Air conditioning
Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes, Model A300-600 Series Airplanes, and Model A310 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to the following airplanes, certificated in any category:
(1) Model A300 series airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 0202, 0205, 0225, 0299, and 0302, in forward facing crew cockpit configuration, except airplanes which have received in service application of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-21-0132.
(2) Model A310 series airplanes, all certified models, all serial numbers, except airplanes which have received in service application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-21-2062.
(3) Model A300-600 series airplanes, all certified models, all serial numbers, on which Airbus Modification 03881 is embodied, except airplanes which have received either incorporation of Airbus Modification 12942 during production, or application of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-21-6049 in service.
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.
(1) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Install an automatic opening logic either for the forward and aft OFV (outflow valve) or for the single depress valve, as applicable, by introducing the use of discrete spoiler signals, driving one (Model A300 airplanes) or two (Model A310 airplanes and Model A300-600 series airplanes) time delay relays, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-21-0132, dated July 28, 2006; A310-21-2062, dated July 20, 2006; or A300-21-6049, Revision 02, dated April 16, 2007; as applicable.
(2) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-21-6049, dated August 31, 2005; or Revision 01, dated September 15, 2006, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
