Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16203 · 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, except airplanes on which Airbus modification 68729 has been done in production.
The FAA is superseding an existing 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 paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD for the left- and right-hand MFTF#6, do a special detailed (ultrasonic and high-frequency eddy current) inspection of the filet radii of pivot supports, monolithic carbon fibre reinforced plastic structures, and radii of the U-frame, for cracking and delamination in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8014, dated November 21, 2008; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8014, Revision 01, dated June 5, 2009. After the effective date of this AD, use only Revision 01.
(i) For Airbus Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes: Before the MFTF#6 has accumulated 500 total flight cycles since its first installation on an airplane, or within 30 flight hours after May 28, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-10-07), whichever occurs later.
(ii) For Model A380-861 airplanes: Before the MFTF#6 has accumulated 100 total flight cycles since its first installation on an airplane, or within 30 flight hours after May 28, 2009, whichever occurs later.
(2) If no cracking and no delamination are found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, repeat the inspections required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For Model A380-841 and -842 airplanes: 50 flight cycles.
(ii) For Model A380-861 airplanes: 10 flight cycles.
(3) If any cracking or delamination is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, replace the MFTF#6 with a new or serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8014, dated November 21, 2008; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-57-8014, Revision 01, dated June 5, 2009. For parts replaced before the effective date of this AD, repeat the inspections specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(3)(i) and (f)(3)(ii) of this AD. For parts replaced on or after the effective date of this AD, repeat the inspections specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD at the applicable time defined in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. After the effective date of this AD, use only Revision 01 for the replacement.
(i) At the applicable time defined in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
(ii) At the applicable time defined in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) In case of MFTF#6 replacement, submit a report using Appendix 01 of Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8014, dated November 21, 2008, to Airbus Central Entity, Dept SEES5, 1, Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac, France; e-mail Frederic.molinier@airbus.com; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. The report must include the serial number of the removed MFTF#6, the associated airplane manufacturer serial number, and the number of flight cycles accumulated by the MFTF#6 at the time of removal.
(i) If the MFTF#6 replacement was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the MFTF#6 removal.
(ii) If the MFTF#6 replacement was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) Replacement of the MFTF#6 with a reinforced MFTF#6, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A380-57-8017, dated June 5, 2009, terminates the requirements of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
