Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16802 · Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -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 Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers; certificated in any category; except those airplanes embodied in production with the modifications identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Modification 57349 and
(2) Modification 58924 or 201642 or 57562.
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 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the wire harness 5376VB/2M and 5377VB/1M attachments above the LH and RH door 4, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3077, Revision 01, dated March 29, 2010; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4078, Revision 01, dated April 9, 2010; as applicable.
(h) For airplanes that have been modified before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3077 or A340-92-4078, both dated June 17, 2008: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, perform the additional work identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3077, Revision 01, dated March 29, 2010, or A340-92-4078, Revision 01, dated April 9, 2010; as applicable (including modifying the support assembly of the air outlet, or exchanging certain attachment screws of the air outlet box assembly on each door, as applicable), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3077, Revision 01, dated March 29, 2010; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4078, Revision 01, dated April 9, 2010; as applicable.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
