Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15972 · Pneumatic
Airbus Model A380-841, -842, and -861 Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A380-841, -842, and -861 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, and 22.
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) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, do a one-time detailed visual inspection to determine whether the OHDS sensing elements and insulation muffs have been correctly installed, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-36-8004, dated February 13, 2009.
(2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any sensing element or insulation muff is found to have been installed incorrectly, before further flight, bring the installation into compliant configuration, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A380-36-8004, dated February 13, 2009.
(3) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France, as specified in Figures A-GBCAA and A-GBDAA of Airbus Service Bulletin A380-36-8004, dated February 13, 2009, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(3)(i) or (f)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
