Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16181 · Landing gear
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 Series Airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2013-10-03. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 series airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes; all serial numbers; certificated in any category.
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 compliance time specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), (f)(1)(iii), (f)(1)(iv), (f)(1)(v), or (f)(1)(vi) of this AD, perform one-time detailed inspections of both main landing gear bogie beams in the region of the bogie stop pad for detection of deformation and damage, and apply the applicable corrective actions, in accordance with instructions defined in the Airbus mandatory service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Airplanes with 22 months or less and 2,500 flight cycles or less from the first flight with the original bogie beam as of the effective date of this AD: Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months on the original bogie beam, whichever occurs first, but not later than 40 months from first flight.
(ii) Airplanes with 22 months or less and 2,500 flight cycles or less from the installation date of a new bogie beam in service as of the effective date of this AD: Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months from the installation date of the new bogie beam, whichever occurs first, but no later than 40 months from the installation date of a new bogie beam in service.
(iii) Airplanes with 22 months or less and 2,500 flight cycles or less from the installation date of an overhauled bogie beam in service as of the effective date of this AD: Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months from the installation date of the overhauled bogie beam in service, whichever occurs first, but no later than 40 months from the installation date of the overhauled bogie beam in service.
(iv) Airplanes with more than 22 months or more than 2,500 flight cycles from the first flight with the original bogie beam, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.
(v) Airplanes with more than 22 months or more than 2,500 flight cycles from the installation date of a new bogie beam in service, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.
(vi) Airplanes with more than 22 months or more than 2,500 flight cycles from the installation date of an overhauled bogie beam in service, as of the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.
| For model— | Use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|
| A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343 series airplanes | A330-32-3220 | October 10, 2008. |
| A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 series airplanes | A340-32-4264 | October 10, 2008. |
| A340-541, -642 airplanes | A340-32-5087 | October 10, 2008. |
(2) Report the results of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, including no findings, to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France; Attn: SEDCC1 Technical Data and Documentation Services; Fax (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; e-mail sb.reporting@airbus.com; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) If the inspection is 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.
