| AD Number | 88-06-03 | Status | Superseded |
| Effective Date | April 22, 1988 | Issue Date | Not specified |
| Docket Number | Unknown | Amendment | 39-5871 |
| Product Type | ["Aircraft"] | Product Subtype | ["Large Airplane"] |
| CFR Part | --- - Part 39 | CFR Section | N/A |
| Citation | This information is not available. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Airbus |
| Model(s) | A310 Series (all) |
| Superseded By | 2009-20-06 |
88-06-03 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-5871. Applies to certain Model A310 series airplanes, as listed in Service Bulletin A310-53-2025, Revision 3, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.
To prevent failure of the rear pressure bulkhead, accomplish the following:
A. Prior to the accumulation of 9,000 landings or within the next 3,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish the following:
1. Inspect the rear pressure bulkhead for cracks, using x-ray procedures, in accordance with paragraph 2., Accomplishment Instructions, of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-53-2024, Revision 1, dated June 20, 1986; or using eddy current procedures, in accordance with paragraph 2., Accomplishment Instructions, of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-53- 2024, Revision 3, dated February 17, 1987. If any cracks are detected, repair prior to further flight in accordance with paragraph 2.C., Repair, of the applicable service bulletin.
2. Modify the attachment of the rear pressure bulkhead to FR 80/82 in accordance with paragraph 2., Accomplishment Instructions, of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-53-2025, dated April 21, 1986, or Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-53-2025, Revision 3, undated.
B. For airplanes that were modified in accordance with paragraph A.2., above, after the accumulation of 6,000 landings: Within 6,000 landings after the modification, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12,000 landings, repeat the x-ray or eddy current inspection, as applicable, of the rear pressure bulkhead required by paragraph A.1., above.
C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.D. 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.
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.
This amendment becomes effective April 22, 1988.