Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16846 · Fuel system
Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-221 and A310-222 airplanes (without trim tank), all serial numbers, except airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2143, dated July 20, 2005; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 03, dated November 18, 2009; have been done; certificated in any category.
(2) Model A310-304, A310-322, A310-324, and A310-325 airplanes (fitted with trim tank), all serial numbers, except airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2143, dated July 20, 2005; Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2153, dated July 20, 2005; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 310-28-2142, Revision 03, dated November 18, 2009; have been done; certificated in any category.
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.
For configuration 05 and 06 airplanes, as identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 04, dated November 30, 2010, on which any Airbus service bulletin identified in table 1 of this AD has been done: Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
| Airbus Service Bulletin | Revision | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142 | August 26, 2005. | |
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142 | 01 | July 17, 2006. |
| Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142 | 02 | September 3, 2007. |
(1) For configuration 05 airplanes: Do a resistance check of the inboard and outboard over-wing refuel cap mounts between the flange face of the refuel insert and the wing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 04, dated November 30, 2010.
(2) For configuration 06 airplanes: Do a resistance check of the outboard over-wing refuel cap mounts between the flange face of the refuel insert and the wing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 04, dated November 30, 2010.
If during any resistance measurement required by paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, a resistance of 10 milliohm (mohm) or greater is found: Before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 04, dated November 30, 2010.
(i) Resistance measurements and corrective actions done in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 03, dated November 18, 2009, before the effective date of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding resistance measurements and corrective actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 04, dated November 30, 2010, specifies that if any resistance measurement is more than 10 mohm, corrective actions must be done. This AD specifies that if any resistance measurement is 10 mohm or greater, corrective actions must be done. (2) Paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2010-0199, dated September 30, 2010, include actions that are not required in this AD. These actions are required by AD 2007-20-04, Amendment 39-15214 (72 FR 56258, October 3, 2007).
