Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16349 · Powerplant
Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes; Equipped With Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 Series Engines
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 series engines.
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:
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, perform a one-time detailed visual inspection for the presence of an “X” marked on the heads of the link pin retention bolts of the forward and aft engine mount on all Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 series engines, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3022 (for Models A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes) or A340-71-5004 (for Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes), both dated May 5, 2009. If the bolt head is not marked with an “X,” before further flight, replace this bolt with a new bolt marked with an “X” on the bolt head in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3022 (for Models A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes) or A340-71-5004 (for Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes), both dated May 5, 2009.
(1) For Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: Within 4,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Within 2,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
(h) The actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD are not required for any engine installed on the airplanes listed in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, having serial number 964 and subsequent; and the airplanes listed in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, having serial number 981 and subsequent; if data records conclusively prove that this engine has not been replaced or re-installed since the date of issuance of the original French airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original French or EASA export certificate of airworthiness.
(i) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install a Rolls-Royce Trent 500 or Trent 700 series engine on any airplane, unless it is in compliance with the requirements of this AD.
(j) Although Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletins A330-71-3022 and A340-71-5004, both dated May 5, 2009, specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows:
(1) The MCAI lists certain Airbus Model A330-200 series and -300 series, and Model A340 series airplanes. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletins A330-71-3022 and A340-71-5004, both dated May 5, 2009, clarify this effectivity by adding “with Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 series engines.” Airplanes with engines other than Rolls-Royce Trent 500 and Trent 700 are not affected by this AD.
(2) Although the MCAI or service information tells you to submit information to the manufacturer, paragraph (j) of this AD specifies that such submittal is not required.
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.
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