Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16016 · Fuel
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of the AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes, all serial numbers.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes, 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 actions.
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes: At the later of the times in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, perform an operational test for correct functioning of the NRV and apply all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with instructions defined in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3108, including Appendix 1, dated October 13, 2008. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Within 24 months or 8,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight hours after the first flight of the airplane.
(2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes: At the later of the times in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, perform an operational test for correct functioning of the NRV and apply all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with instructions defined in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4123, including Appendix 1, dated October 13, 2008. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Within 24 months or 9,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 25,000 total flight hours after the first flight of the airplane.
(3) Repeat the operational test specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD as applicable, at the applicable interval in paragraph (f)(3)(i) or (f)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight hours.
(ii) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 25,000 flight hours.
(4) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD to Airbus, at the time specified in paragraph (f)(4)(i) or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. The report must include the information specified in Appendix 1 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3108 or A340-28-4123, both dated October 13, 2008, as applicable. Send the report to Airbus Department SEEE6, Airbus Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France, Attn: SDC32 Technical Data and Documentation Services; fax: +33 5 61 93 28 06; e-mail: sb.reporting@airbus.com.
(i) If the inspection was done after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done on or 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.
