Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010), and adding the following new AD:
2013-10-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-17456. Docket No. FAA-2012-1163; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-246-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 28, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343airplanes; Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 airplanes; and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of corroded bogie stop pads, some with cracking. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct deformation or damage under the bogie stop pad of both main landing gear (MLG) bogie beams, which could result in a damaged bogie beam and consequent detachment of the beam from the airplane or collapse of the MLG and departure of the airplane from the runway.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
(g) Retained One-Time Inspection and Corrective Actions, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) ofAD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010), with revised service information. For Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes, except as required
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by paragraph (i) of this AD: At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), (g)(4), (g)(5), or (g)(6) of this AD, perform one-time detailed inspections of both MLG bogie beams in the region of the bogie stop pad for detection of deformation and damage, and apply the applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(7) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(1) Airplanes with 22 months or less and 2,500 flight cycles or less from the first flight with the original bogie beam as of March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)):Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months on the original bogie beam, whichever occurs first, but not later than 40 months from first flight.
(2) Airplanes with 22 months or less and 2,500 flight cycles or less from the installation date of a new bogie beam in service as of March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39- 16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)): Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months from the installation date of the new bogie beam, whichever occurs first, but not later than 40 months from the installation date of a new bogie beam in service.
(3) Airplanes with 22 months or less and 2,500 flight cycles or less from the installation date of an overhauled bogie beam in service as of March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)): Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months from the installation date of the overhauled bogie beam in service, whichever occurs first, but not later than 40 months from the installation date of the overhauled bogie beam in service.
(4) Airplanes with more than 22 months or more than 2,500 flight cycles from the first flight with the original bogie beam, as of March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39- 16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)): Within 18 months after March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10).
(5) Airplanes with more than 22 months or more than 2,500 flight cycles from the installation date of a new bogie beam in service, as of March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39- 16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)): Within 18 months after March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10).
(6) Airplanes with more than 22 months or more than 2,500 flight cycles from the installation date of an overhauled bogie beam in service, as of March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)): Within 18 months afterMarch 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10).
(7) Use the applicable service information to accomplish the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) For Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, dated October 10, 2008; Revision 01, dated October 5, 2011; or Revision 02, dated December 13, 2012.
(ii) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4264, dated October 10, 2008.
(iii) For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-5087, dated October 10, 2008.
(h) Retained Reporting Requirement
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010). Report the results of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, including no findings, to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France; Attn:SEDCC1 Technical Data and Documentation Services; fax (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; email sb.reporting@airbus.com; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection is done on or after March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)): Submit the report within 30 days after doing the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done prior to March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010)): Submit the report within 30 days after March 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-02-10).
(i) New Inspections of Beams That Have Not Been Inspected As of the Effective Date of This AD
For bogie beams on which the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD has not been accomplished as of the effective date of this AD: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, perform one-time detailed inspections of bothMLG bogie beams in the region of the bogie stop pad for detection of deformation and damage, and apply the applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For bogie beams that have not been overhauled: Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months, whichever occurs first, on a bogie beam since its first flight on an airplane since new, but not later than 40 months since its first flight on an airplane since new.
(ii) For bogie beams that have been overhauled: Not earlier than 2,500 flight cycles or 22 months, whichever occurs first, on a bogie beam since its first flight on an airplane after its most recent overhaul, but not later than 40 months since its first flight on an airplane after its most recent overhaul.
(2) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
(3) Use the applicable service information specified in paragraph (i)(3)(i), (i)(3)(ii), or (i)(3)(iii) of this AD, to accomplish the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(i) For Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2012.
(ii) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4264, dated October 10, 2008.
(iii) For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-5087, dated October 10, 2008.
(j) New Repetitive Inspections
Except for bogie beams that have been inspected as specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-5087: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, do the detailed inspection of both MLG bogie beams in the bogie stop pad area for damage and corrosion, and all applicable relatedinvestigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 01, dated December 13, 2012 (for Model A330- 200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, dated October 5, 2011 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes); except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever is first.
(1) Within 2,500 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever occurs first, accumulated by a MLG bogie beam since its first flight after the most recent accomplishment of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220 or A340-32-4264, as applicable.
(2) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD.
(k) Service Information Exception
If any cracking of the bogie beam isdetected during any inspection or repair required by paragraph (j) of this AD, or any repair required by paragraph (j) of this AD is beyond the maximum repair allowance specified in the applicable service information required by paragraph (j) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(l) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, dated October 10, 2008, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Revision 01, dated October 5, 2011; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, dated October 5, 2011; as applicable; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(m) New Reporting Requirement
Report the results of the initial inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, including both positive and negative findings, to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France; Attn: SEDCC1 Technical Data and Documentation Services; fax (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; email sb.reporting@airbus.com; at the applicable
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time specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection is done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after doing the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing, and reviewing thecollection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(o) Special Flight Permits
Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed if any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD.
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2011-0211, dated October 31, 2011, and the service information specified in paragraphs (p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(vii) of this AD, for related information.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, dated October 10, 2008.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Revision 01, dated October 5, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2012.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated December 13, 2012.
(v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4264, dated October 10, 2008.
(vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, dated October 5, 2011.
(vii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-5087, dated October 10, 2008.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 28, 2013.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Revision 01, dated October 5, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2012.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated December 13, 2012.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, dated October 5, 2011.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 4, 2010 (75 FR 4477, January 28, 2010).
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, dated October 10, 2008.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-4264, dated October 10, 2008.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-32-5087, dated October 10, 2008.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(6) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.