Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16614 · Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers; except those on which Airbus modifications 58773 and 45968 have been embodied in production.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers; except those on which Airbus modifications 58773 and 45968 have been embodied in production.
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 3,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the hydraulic pump electrical motor connectors of the blue, yellow, and green electric pumps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in Table 1 of this AD.
| Airplane model— | Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|---|
| A330 | A330-92-3088 | 02 | September 1, 2010. |
| A340 | A340-92-4081 | 02 | September 1, 2010. |
| A340 | A340-92-5053 | 02 | September 1, 2010. |
Modifications accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
| Airplane model— | Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|---|
| A330 | A330-92-3088 | Original | September 2, 2009. |
| A330 | A330-92-3088 | 01 | February 22, 2010. |
| A340 | A340-92-4081 | Original | September 2, 2009. |
| A340 | A340-92-4081 | 01 | February 22, 2010. |
| A340 | A340-92-5053 | Original | September 2, 2009. |
| A340 | A340-92-5053 | 01 | February 22, 2010. |
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
