2011-24-09: Fuel

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 adding the following new AD: 2011-24-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-16873. Docket No. FAA-2011-1232; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-039-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 14, 2011. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312 and -313 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, on which Airbus modification 41600 has been embodied in production and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28- 4097, dated June 14, 2004; Revision 01, dated March 3, 2005; Revision02, dated August 16, 2006; or Revision 03, dated July 3, 2007; has been embodied in service, except airplanes on which Airbus modification 49135 has been embodied in production. Subject (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel. Reason (e) The mandatory continued airworthiness information (MCAI) states: [T]he FAA published SFAR 88 (Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88) [(66 FR 23086, May 7, 2001)]. By mail referenced 04/00/02/07/01-L296 of March 4th, 2002 and 04/00/02/07/03-L024 of February 3rd, 2003 the JAA [Joint Aviation Authorities] recommended to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA) the application of a similar regulation. The aim of this [EASA] regulation is to require * * * a definition review against explosion hazards. * * * * * This AD requires inspections to verify electrical bonding to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in [[Page 73489]] combination with flammable fuel vapors,could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Compliance (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Actions (g) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the electrical bonding for the water drain system (trim tank) and the ventilation intake system to verify whether it is equivalent to the electrical bonding done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated June 3, 2010. (h) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, the electrical bonding of the water drain system and the ventilation intake system is found to be not equivalent to the electrical bonding done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated June 3, 2010: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical bonding associated with the airplane configuration in accordance with paragraph 3.B.(11) or 3.B.(12), as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated June 3, 2010. (i) A review of the airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD provided that the accomplishment of the electrical bonding for the water drain system (trim tank) and the ventilation intake system can be conclusively identified as performed in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated June 3, 2010. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (j) The following provisionsalso 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: [email protected]. 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. (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. Related Information (k) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2010-0232, dated November 12, 2010; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated June 3, 2010; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-28-4097, Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated June 3, 2010, 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; email [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.