Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16152 · Wings
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), except those on which Airbus Modification 55674 has been embodied in production.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all MSNs, except those on which Airbus Modification 55674 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, do the following actions.
(1) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the left- and right-hand movable flap track fairing No. 3, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-57-3095, Revision 02; or A340-57-4103, Revision 01; both dated April 3, 2008; as applicable.
(2) Modifying the left- and right-hand movable flap track fairing No. 3 is also acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-57-3095, Revision 01; or A340-57-4103; both dated August 28, 2007; as applicable.
(3) Installing a repaired left- and right-hand movable flap track fairing No. 3 using replacement of a damaged insert by through-bolts at the drive strut attachment fitting is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the repair instructions specified in Chapter 57-56-11, page block 201, in one of the Airbus structural repair manuals listed in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable.
| Document | Revision | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A330 Structural Repair Manual | 60 | October 1, 2008. |
| Airbus A330 Structural Repair Manual | 61 | January 1, 2009. |
| Airbus A340-200/-300 Structural Repair Manual | 64 | October 1, 2008. |
| Airbus A340-200/-300 Structural Repair Manual | 65 | January 1, 2009. |
(4) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may replace a movable flap track fairing No. 3 on that airplane, unless the replacement fairing has been modified or repaired in accordance with the requirements of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: The MCAI prohibits replacement of the affected part after modification, but this AD prohibits replacing the affected part as of the effective date of this AD.
