2010-23-27 Airbus: Amendment 39-16517. Docket No. FAA-2010-1110; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-052-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 9, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
An A340-642 operator reported [fault messages "Main Fuel Pump 4'' and "Eng 4 Stall/Surge''] * * * and finally the engine had an auto shutdown [along] with [fault message "Engine 4 Fail''] * * *.
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Simultaneous loss of at least two Main Pumps along with other potential failures related to the in-service event may lead to a dual engine loss.
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Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within thecompliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Actions
(g) Within 13,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, modify the equipment and the wiring connected to the main and standby pumps in the left and right wing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-5050, dated October 8, 2009.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information 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. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference 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: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(i) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2010-0013, dated January 26, 2010; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-5050, dated October 8, 2009; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-5050, including Appendix 1, dated October 8, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(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; e-mail
[email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html.
