Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15760 · Airbus Model A330 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 Airplanes
Airbus Model A330 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2014-16-19. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 airplanes, all certified models, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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 actions in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), (f)(4), and (f)(5) of this AD for the applicable airplanes identified in Table 1 of this AD.
| These airplane models— | Except airplanes— | Are affected by these paragraphs of this AD— |
|---|---|---|
| Model A330, A340-200, and A340-330 airplanes | On which Airbus Modification 47634 has been embodied in production | (f)(1). |
| • On which both Airbus Modifications 49135 and 49630 have been embodied in production | (f)(2)(i), except as provided by paragraphs (f)(2)(ii) and (f)(2)(iii) of this AD. | |
| • Both Airbus Modifications 51825 and 55118 have been embodied in production | ||
| • That have been modified in-service in accordance with both Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3082, Revision 04, including Appendix 01, dated August 3, 2007, or Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated May 27, 2008; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3101, Revision 01, dated October 11, 2006 | ||
| • That have been modified in-service in accordance with both Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 3, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4118, Revision 02, dated July 10, 2007 | ||
| Model A330 airplanes on which the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3082, dated June 14, 2004, have been accomplished before the effective date of this AD; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes on which the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, dated June 14, 2004, Revision 01, dated March 3, 2005, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 02, dated August 16, 2006, have been accomplished before the effective date of this AD | • On which both Airbus Modifications 49135 and 49630 have been embodied in production • Both Airbus Modifications 51825 and 55118 have been embodied in production • That have been modified in-service in accordance with both Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3082, Revision 04, including Appendix 01, dated August 3, 2007, or Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated May 27, 2008; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3101, Revision 01, dated October 11, 2006 | (f)(2)(ii) and (f)(2)(iii). |
| • That have been modified in-service in accordance with both Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 3, 2007, and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4118, Revision 02, dated July 10, 2007 | ||
| Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes that have the ACT embodied in production or in service (Airbus Modification 42612, 44002, or 44005) | That have been modified in service by Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4078, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2007 | (f)(3). |
| Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes | • On which Airbus Modification 44252 has been embodied in production | (f)(4)(i), except as provided by paragraph (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. |
| • That have been modified in-service in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A340-55-4017, dated August 20, 1996; Revision 1, dated February 12, 2007; or Revision 02, dated March 16, 2007 | ||
| Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342 airplanes | • On which Airbus Modification 44252 has been embodied in production | (f)(4)(i), except as provided by paragraph (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. |
| • That have been modified in-service in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-55-3016, dated August 20, 1996; Revision 1 dated February 12, 1997; or Revision 02, dated March 16, 2007 | ||
| Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342 airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes | On which the improvement of the THS lightning strike protection has already been performed before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus A330/A340 All Operators Telex 55-03, dated August 22, 1996 (“solution A”), mandated by Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) Airworthiness Directive F-1996-178-049(B) R1, and DGAC Airworthiness Directive F-1996-177-038(B), with a compliance time of November 15, 1996 | (f)(4)(ii). |
| Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes | • On which Airbus Modification 46142 has been embodied in production | (f)(5). |
| • That have been modified in-service in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4073, Revision 02, dated March 8, 2007 |
(1) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of the P-clips in the wings and center fuel tanks, and apply the applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the applicable instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3092, Revision 01, dated December 14, 2005; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4107, Revision 01, dated December 14, 2005.
(2) Do the requirements of paragraphs (f)(2)(i), (f)(2)(ii), and (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, as applicable, at the times specified in those paragraphs.
(i) For airplanes affected by this paragraph, as specified in Table 1 of this AD: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical bonding of the equipment installed in fuel tanks, in accordance with both Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3082, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated May 27, 2008, and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3101, Revision 01, dated October 11, 2006; or both Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 3, 2007, and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4118, Revision 02, dated July 10, 2007; as applicable.
(ii) For airplanes affected by this paragraph, as specified in Table 1 of this AD: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical bonding of the equipment installed in fuel tanks, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3101, Revision 01, dated October 11, 2006; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4118, Revision 02, dated July 10, 2007; as applicable.
(iii) For airplanes affected by this paragraph, as specified in Table 1 of this AD: Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, do the additional work specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3082, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated May 27, 2008; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 3, 2007; in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of those service bulletins, as applicable.
(3) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical bonding in the ACT in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4078, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2007.
(4) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the requirements of paragraphs (f)(4)(i) and (f)(4)(ii), as applicable.
(i) For airplanes affected by this paragraph, as specified in Table 1 of this AD: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, increase the distance between metallic parts on the THS trim tank in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3016, Revision 02, March 16, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4017, Revision 02, dated March 16, 2007; as applicable.
(ii) For airplanes affected by this paragraph, as specified in Table 1 of this AD: At the first THS removal from the aircraft done for any reason after the effective date of this AD (e.g., fuselage stress jacking, and repair) when the airplane is on a support tool (lifting and resting point fittings must be installed), or at the time of the first maintenance task that requires the use of THS lifting and resting point fittings, whichever occurs earlier, increase the distance between metallic parts on the THS trim tank in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-55-3016, Revision 02, March 16, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-55-4017, Revision 02, dated March 16, 2007; as applicable.
(5) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install a bonding lead between the bonding tags on the jettison valve actuator and drive assembly in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4073, Revision 02, dated March 8, 2007.
(6) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service bulletins listed in Table 2 of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD.
| Airbus Service information | Revision level | Date | Corresponding paragraphs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3082 | 02 | August 11, 2006 | (f)(2)(i) of this AD. |
| Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3082 | 03 | November 15, 2006 | (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(iii) of this AD. |
| Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3082 | 04 | August 3, 2007 | (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(iii) of this AD. |
| Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3101 | Original | June 5, 2006 | (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD. |
| Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4118 | Original | June 5, 2006 | (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD. |
| Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4118 | 01 | October 11, 2006 | (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A330-28-3082 | 01 | March 2, 2005 | (f)(2)(i) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A330-55-3016 | Original | August 20, 1996 | (f)(4)(i) and (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A330-55-3016 | 1 | February 12, 1997 | (f)(4)(i) and (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A340-28-4073 | Original | May 14, 1998 | (f)(5) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A340-28-4073 | 01 | October 9, 1998 | (f)(5) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A340-28-4078 | Original | March 17, 2000 | (f)(3) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A340-55-4017 | Original | August 20, 1996 | (f)(4)(i) and (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. |
| Service Bulletin A340-55-4017 | 1 | February 12, 1997 | (f)(4)(i) and (f)(4)(ii) of this AD. |
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
