Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16392 · Navigation
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 Airplanes, Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2012-06-07. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers; with pitot probes having Goodrich part number (P/N) 0851HL, serial numbers 267328 through 270714 inclusive.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(3) Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes.
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.
At the time specified, do the following actions.
(1) Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD: Perform a torque check of the pneumatic quick-disconnect union of each pitot probe having Goodrich P/N 0851HL, serial numbers 267328 through 270714 inclusive, to determine if the torque is adequate, in accordance with the instructions of the applicable service information specified in Table 1 of this AD. Before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions in accordance with the instructions of the applicable service information specified in Table 1 of this AD.
| Airbus all operators telex— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|
| A330-34A3235 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes) | 02 | March 1, 2010. |
| A340-34A4241 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes) | 02 | March 1, 2010. |
| A340-34A5074 (for Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes) | 02 | March 1, 2010. |
(2) Within 30 days after performing the torque check required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Report the torque check results to Airbus, including no findings, as specified in the instructions of the applicable service information listed in Table 1 of this AD.
(3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the applicable service information listed in Table 2 of this AD, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
| Airbus all operators telex— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|
| A330-34A3235 | Original | September 10, 2009. |
| A330-34A3235 | 1 | September 21, 2009. |
| A340-34A4241 | Original | September 10, 2009. |
| A340-34A4241 | 1 | September 21, 2009. |
| A340-34A5074 | Original | September 10, 2009. |
| A340-34A5074 | 1 | September 21, 2009. |
(4) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a pitot probe having Goodrich P/N 0851HL, serial numbers 267328 through 270714 inclusive, on any airplane, unless the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD have been done; or an intact red torque check mark is visible on the interface of the pnuematic quick disconnect union and the union mount.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Where the MCAI includes a compliance time of “5 days,” we have determined that a compliance time of “within 14 days after the effective date of the AD” is appropriate. The manufacturer and EASA agree with this expansion in compliance time.
