AD 98-01-09 SUPERSEDED

98-01-09 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-10272. Docket 97-NM-333-AD.

Applicability: Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines on which Airbus Modification 7174, 7588, or 8246 has not been accomplished; and Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW 4000 engines on which Airbus Modification 7694 has not been accomplished; certificated in any category.

NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification,alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To ensure that the flightcrew is provided with procedures for crosschecking and correcting certain primary power setting parameters of the Thrust Control Computer (TCC), accomplish the following:

(a) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by inserting a copy of A300-600 or A310 Flight Manual Temporary Revision 4.03.00/18, 4.03.00/19, 4.03.00/20, or 4.03.00/21, all dated November 4, 1996; as applicable; into the AFM.

NOTE 2: When the temporary revision specified in paragraph (a) of this AD has been incorporated into the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the information contained in the general revision is identical to that specified in the applicable temporary revision cited in paragraph (a).

(b) Accomplishment of modification of the TCC in accordance with the applicable Airbus service bulletins specified below constitutes terminating action for the requirement of paragraph (a) of this AD:

-- A310-22-2025, dated April 18, 1989;
-- A310-22-2027, dated June 8, 1990;
-- A310-22-2031, dated September 2, 1991;
-- A310-22-2035, Revision 1, dated July 13, 1994;
-- A300-22-6010, dated April 18, 1989;
-- A300-22-6011, dated June 8, 1990;
-- A300-22-6017, dated September 2, 1991. After the modification has been accomplished, the Temporary AFM Revision may be removed from the AFM.

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116.

NOTE 3: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116.

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(e) The AFM revision shall be done in accordance with Airbus A300-600 Flight Manual Temporary Revision 4.03.00/18, dated November 4, 1996; Airbus Model A300-600 Flight Manual Temporary Revision 4.03.00/19, dated November 4, 1996; Airbus A310 Flight Manual Temporary Revision 4.03.00/20, dated November 4, 1996; or Airbus A310 Flight Manual Temporary Revision 4.03.00/21, dated November 4, 1996; as applicable.The modification, if accomplished, shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-22-2025, dated April 18, 1989; Airbus Service Bulletin A310-22-2027, dated June 8, 1990; Airbus Service Bulletin A310-22-2031, dated September 2, 1991; Airbus Service Bulletin A310-22-2035, Revision 1, dated July 13, 1994; Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-6010, dated April 18, 1989; Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-6011, dated June 8, 1990; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-6017, dated September 2, 1991; as applicable. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

NOTE 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 97-110- 218(B), dated May 7, 1997.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on January 22, 1998.