Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16228 · Nacelles/pylons
Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C Airplanes; Model A310 Series Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, and B4-622R Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2015-25-06. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, and A300 B4-2C airplanes, all serial numbers incorporating Airbus Modification 02434 or 03599;
(2) Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325 airplanes, all serial numbers, except airplanes incorporating Airbus Modification 10432;
(3) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622, and A300 B4-622R airplanes, all serial numbers, except airplanes incorporating Airbus Modification 10432.
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 Configuration 01 airplanes as identified in the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD: At the applicable time specified in Table 1 of this AD, except as required by paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of this AD, perform a detailed visual inspection of the pylons 1 and 2 side panels (upper section) at rib 8, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD. Repeat the inspection at the time specified in Table 1 of this AD.
| That have accumulated— | Whichever occurs later | Inspect before the accumulation of— | Or within— | And repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed— |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A300 B2-1C, B2-203, and B2K-3C airplanes | ≤17,500 total flight cycles. 1 | 5,350 total flight cycles | 2,500 flight cycles. 2 | 4,300 flight cycles. |
| A300 B2-1C, B2-203, and B2K-3C airplanes | >17,500 total flight. 1 | 20,000 total flight cycles or 40,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 4,300 flight cycles. |
| A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 5,350 total flight cycles | 2,000 flight cycles. 2 | 4,300 flight cycles. |
| A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 20,000 total flight cycles or 40,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 4,300 flight cycles. |
| A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, and B4-622R airplanes | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 4,200 total flight cycles | 2,000 flight cycles. 2 | 3,600 flight cycles. |
| A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, and B4-622R airplanes | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 20,000 total flight cycles or 40,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 3,600 flight cycles. |
| A310-200 airplanes with GE CF6-80A3 or Pratt & Whitney engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 9,700 total flight cycles or 19,400 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 flight cycles. 2 | 6,700 flight cycles or 13,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-200 airplanes with GE CF6-80A3 or Pratt & Whitney engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 6,700 flight cycles or 13,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-200 airplanes with GE CF6-80C2 engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 7,800 total flight cycles or 15,600 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 flight cycles. 2 | 5,800 flight cycles or 11,600 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-200 airplanes with GE CF6-80C2 engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 5,800 flight cycles or 11,600 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 SR 3 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 8,600 total flight cycles or 24,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 total flight cycles. 2 | 6,700 flight cycles or 18,700 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 SR 3 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 6,700 flight cycles or 18,700 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 SR 3 airplanes with GE engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 7,000 total flight cycles or 19,600 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 flight cycles. 2 | 5,700 flight cycles or 15,900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 SR 3 airplanes with GE engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 5,700 flight cycles or 15,900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 SR 3 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 7,000 total flight cycles or 19,600 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 flight cycles. 2 | 5,800 flight cycles or 16,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 SR 3 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 5,800 flight cycles or 16,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 LR 4 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 5,900 total flight cycles or 29,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 flight cycles. 2 | 6,000 flight cycles or 30,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 LR 4 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 6,000 flight cycles or 30,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 LR 4 airplanes with GE engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 4,800 total flight cycles or 24,100 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 flight cycles. 2 | 5,100 flight cycles or 25,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 LR 4 airplanes with GE engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 5,100 flight cycles or 25,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 LR 4 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines | ≤18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 4,800 total flight cycles or 24,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 1,500 flight cycles. 2 | 5,200 flight cycles or 26,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| A310-300 LR 4 airplanes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines | >18,000 total flight cycles. 1 | 19,500 total flight cycles or 55,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first | 250 flight cycles. 2 | 5,200 flight cycles or 26,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
(2) For Model A300 and A300-600 airplanes that have accumulated more than 40,000 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD: Within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(3) For Model A310 airplanes that have accumulated more than 55,500 total flight hours as of the effective date of this AD: Within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(4) For Configuration 01 airplanes, as identified in the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD: If a crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, install a doubler, in accordance with paragraph 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD.
(5) For Configuration 02 airplanes, as identified in the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.(2) of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD, or within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a detailed visual inspection of the pylons 1 and 2 side panels (upper section) at rib 8, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD.
(6) For Configuration 03 airplanes, as identified in the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.(2) of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD, or within 250 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a detailed visual inspection, and a high frequency eddy current inspection as applicable, of the pylons 1 and 2 side panels (upper section) at rib 8, in accordance with paragraph 3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD.
(7) For Configuration 02 and 03 airplanes, as identified in the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD: If a crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1), (f)(5), or (f)(6) of this AD, before further flight, repair in accordance with paragraph 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD.
(8) For all airplanes, except those in Configuration 01, as identified in the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD: Repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (f)(1), (f)(5), or (f)(6) of this AD, as applicable, at the intervals specified in paragraph 1.E.(2) of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD.
| For model— | Use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|---|
| A300 B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes | A300-54-0075, excluding Appendices 1, 2, and 3 | 02 | June 26, 2008. |
| A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, and B4-622R airplanes | A300-54-6015, excluding Appendices 1, 2, and 3 | 02 | June 26, 2008. |
| A310 series airplanes | A310-54-2018, excluding Appendices 1, 2, and 3 | 02 | June 26, 2008. |
(9) Inspections and corrective actions accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service bulletins identified in Table 3 of this AD, as applicable, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD.
| Service Bulletin— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-54-0075 | 01 | November 9, 2007. |
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-54-6015 | 01 | November 9, 2007. |
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-54-2018 | 01 | November 16, 2007. |
| Airbus Service Bulletin A300-54-0075 | Original | August 11, 1993. |
| Airbus Service Bulletin A300-54-6015 | Original | August 11, 1993. |
| Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2018 | Original | August 11, 1993. |
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) Although the MCAI/service information allows further flight after cracks are found during compliance with certain actions, this AD requires that you repair the crack(s) before further flight. (2) Although the MCAI specifies to send all inspection results to Airbus, this AD does not include that requirement.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
