Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15967 · Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 48825 has 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, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the following actions, as applicable.
(1) Except as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, modify the affected passenger compartment electrical harnesses, including the “ADDITIONAL WORK,” in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as applicable.
(2) For airplanes that have already been modified prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, dated November 27, 2007; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, dated November 27, 2007; as applicable: Accomplish the “ADDITIONAL WORK” in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as applicable.
(3) Actions accomplished according to the Airbus service information identified in Table 1 of this AD, including the “ADDITIONAL WORK,” as applicable, are acceptable for complying with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin | Revision | Date |
|---|---|---|
| A330-92-3066 | 01 | August 1, 2008. |
| A340-92-4071 | 01 | August 1, 2008. |
| A340-92-4071 | 02 | November 28, 2008. |
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
