84-06-01 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4832. Applies to Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. To prevent failure of the flap and slat control linkages, within 120 days after the effective date of this AD or upon reaching the landing thresholds specified in the service bulletins, whichever occurs later, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:
A. Inspect, repair, and modify, as necessary, the slat and flap linkages in accordance with the service bulletins listed below:
Airbus Industrie A300-27-151, Revision 4, dated December 20, 1982;
Airbus Industrie A300-27-159, Revision 2, dated December 20, 1982;
Airbus Industrie A300-27-158, Revision 1, dated March 9, 1982;
Airbus Industrie A300-27-101, Revision 2, dated March 2, 1982;
Lucas Aerospace 704-27-599, Revision 1, dated September 25, 1981;
Lucas Aerospace 704-27-1053, Revision 1, dated October 11, 1982; and
Lucas Aerospace 704-27-602, Revision 1, dated November 27, 1981.
B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.
This amendment becomes effective May 14, 1984.