Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15902 · Wings
Airbus Model A380-841, -842, and -861 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2010-04-10. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A380-841, -842 and -861 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
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:
(1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD for the left- and right-hand MFTF#6, do a special detailed (ultrasonic and high-frequency eddy current) inspection of the filet radii of pivot supports, monolithic carbon fibre reinforced plastic structures, and radii of U-Frame, and a general visual inspection of MFTF#6, for cracking and delamination, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8014, dated November 21, 2008.
(i) For Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes: Before the MFTF#6 has accumulated 500 total flight cycles since its first installation on an airplane, or within 30 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(ii) For Model A380-861 airplanes: Before the MFTF#6 has accumulated 100 total flight cycles since its first installation on an airplane, or within 30 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) If no cracking and no delamination are detected during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repeat the inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes: 50 flight cycles.
(ii) For Model A380-861 airplanes: 10 flight cycles.
(3) If any cracking or delamination is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, replace the MFTF#6 with a new or serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8014, dated November 21, 2008, and repeat the inspections specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at the applicable time defined in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No Differences.
