Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16507 · Pneumatic
Airbus Model A380-800 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus Model A380-841, -842, and -861 airplanes, certificated in any category, with serial numbers 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22.
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.
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a one-time detailed visual inspection to ensure the correct installation of the OHDS sensing elements and insulation muffs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-36-8009, including Service Bulletin Report Sheet, dated December 7, 2009.
(h) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any sensing element or insulation muff is found to have been installed incorrectly, before further flight, bring the installation into compliant configuration, in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A380-36-8009, dated December 7, 2009.
(i) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 33 33; fax +33 5 61 93 28 06; e-mail sb.reporting@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
