Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16149 · Wings
Airbus Model A380-841, -842, and -861 Airplanes
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 actions.
(1) At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD: Do special detailed (ultrasonic and high frequency eddy current) inspections on the # 4 left-hand and right-hand movable flap track fairing (MFTF) for cracks of the filet radii of the pivot bracket support rings and the monolithic carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) structure in the pivot support area, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009.
(i) For Airbus Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes, do the actions before the accumulation of 600 flight cycles on the #4 MFTF on an airplane, or within 60 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(ii) For Airbus Model A380-861 airplanes, do the actions before the accumulation of 300 flight cycles on the #4 MFTF on an airplane, or within 30 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) If no crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repeat the inspections at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD; except as provided by paragraph (f)(4) of this AD.
(i) For Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 60 flight cycles.
(ii) For Model A380-861 airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 30 flight cycles.
(3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the #4 MFTF with a new or serviceable #4 MFTF, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8016, dated May 11, 2009. Do the inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(4) Replacing any #4 MFTF extends the interval for the next inspections to the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(5) After the first #4 MFTF is replaced as required by this AD, submit a one-time report to Wera Dietz, Senior Retrofit Manager, AIRBUS Customer Services—SEOT2, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 561 933 333; Fax +33 561 932 745; e-mail wera.dietz@airbus.com; at the applicable times specified in paragraph (f)(5)(i) and (f)(5)(ii) of this AD. The report must include the serial number of the removed #4 MFTF, the associated airplane manufacturer serial number, and the number of flight cycles accumulated by the #4 MFTF at the time of replacement.
(i) If the replacement was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the replacement was done before 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.
