Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16260 · Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers; modified in production by modifications identified in both paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; excluding those on which Airbus Modification 57744 has been embodied in production.
(1) Airbus Modification 40379; and
(2) One of the following Airbus modifications, as applicable:
(i) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: Modification 49894, 51304, 52048, 52712, 53559, 53732, 54115, 55632, or 55722.
(ii) For Model A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 airplanes: Modification 51603, 53400, or 55024.
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:
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done: Install a stirrup on the terminal block 5507VT between FR53.9 and FR54 and modify the wiring route 9R in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3080, dated November 12, 2008; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4080, dated November 12, 2008; as applicable.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
