Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15749 · Wings
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes identified in Table 1 of this AD; certificated in any category.
| For model— | On which— | Except for those airplanes on which— |
|---|---|---|
| (1) A330-200, A330-300, and A340-300 series, all certified models, all serial numbers | Airbus modification 46077 has been embodied in production | Airbus Modification 55568 has been done in production, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3100 or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-4109 has been embodied in service. |
| (2) Airbus A340-500 and A340-600 series, all certified models, all serial numbers | None | Airbus Modification 55568 has been embodied in production, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-5018 has been embodied in service. |
We are superseding an existing 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: Within 69 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the shroud box bottom skin panel on both wings, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, by accomplishing all the actions in the applicable service bulletins identified in Table 2 of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight.
| Service Bulletin— | Date— |
|---|---|
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3100 | October 1, 2007. |
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-4109 | October 1, 2007. |
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-57-5018 | October 1, 2007. |
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
