Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15612 · Fuselage
Airbus Model A330-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2014-16-04. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-200 and A340-300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, all certified models; all serial numbers on which Airbus Modification 44205 has been embodied in production, except those on which Airbus Modification 52974 or 53223 has been embodied in production. This AD is not applicable to Model A340-300 series airplanes on which both Modifications 44205 and 45012 have been embodied in production.
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) For Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, as identified in paragraph (c) of this AD, on which Modification 45012 has been embodied in production: At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, do the HFEC inspection for cracking, and corrective actions as applicable; and modify the upper shell structure of the fuselage; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3152, dated April 10, 2007. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Prior to the compliance time shown in Table 1 of this AD after the first flight of the airplane, depending on airplane configuration.
| Airplane configuration | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Pre-modification 48827 (WV20 to WV27) | 25,400 total flight cycles. |
| Post-modification 48827 (WV50 to WV56) | 17,100 total flight cycles or 94,700 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
(ii) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For Airbus Model A330-200 and A340-300 series airplanes as identified in paragraph (c) of this AD, on which Modification 45012 has not been embodied in production: At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, modify the upper shell structure of the fuselage in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3157 or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4163, both dated July 5, 2006, as applicable.
(i) Prior to the compliance time shown in Table 2 of this AD after the first flight of the airplane.
| Airplane series | Threshold |
|---|---|
| A330-200 | 6,600 total flight cycles. |
| A340-300 | 14,000 total flight cycles. |
(ii) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
