2012-21-19: Hydraulic Power

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 65814]] 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: 2012-21-19 Airbus: Amendment 39-17235. Docket No. FAA-2012-0719; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-240-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 5, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, - 243, -223F, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, - 312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) SubjectAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29: Hydraulic Power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of ram air turbine (RAT) pump failure. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct malfunction of the RAT pump, which could lead to in-flight loss of the RAT-pump pressurization, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. (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) Actions (1) Within the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, as applicable, check the RAT pump anti-stall valve for correct setting, re-identify the RAT pump, and do a functional ground test of the RAT, except as provided by paragraph (g)(3) of this AD; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD.Table 1 to Paragraph (g)(1) of This AD--Compliance Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affected airplanes Compliance time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For airplanes on which Airbus A330 Within 3,000 flight hours or 7 certification maintenance months, whichever occurs first requirements (CMR) Task 292000- after the effective date of this 00001-1-C, or Airbus A340-200/-300 AD. CMR Task 292000-A0001-1-C, or Airbus A330/A340 maintenance review board report (MRBR) Task 29.20.00/06, as applicable to the airplane type, has not been accomplished as of the effective date of this AD. For airplanes on which the Airbus Within 24 months after the last A330 CMR Task 292000-00001-1-C, or accomplishment of Airbus A330 CMR Airbus A340-200/-300 CMR Task Task 292000-00001-1-C, or Airbus 292000-A0001-1-C, or Airbus A330/A340-200/-300 CMR Task 292000- A340 MRBR Task 29.20.00/06, as A0001-1-C, or Airbus A330/A340 applicable to the airplane type, MRBR Task 29.20.00/06, applicable has already been accomplished as to the airplane type, or 30 days of the effective date of this AD. after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-29-3117, dated July 19, 2011 (for Model A330 series airplanes). (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-4090, dated July 19, 2011 (for Model A340 series airplanes). (2) If the functional ground test of the RAT, as required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, is not successful (as defined by the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD): Before further flight, replace the RAT pump or the RAT assembly with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (3) Any airplane equipped with a RAT hydraulic pump marked with an ``X'' or a date (month/year) in the amendment cell C of the identification plate, which has been successfully tested (as defined by the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD prior to the effective date of this AD, is considered compliant with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (h) Parts Installation Limitations As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any RAT hydraulic pump or RAT assembly on any airplane unless it has been inspected, corrected, and successfully tested (as defined by the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD) in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, on any airplane. (i) Definition A serviceable part is a RAT hydraulic pump or RAT assembly that has been inspected, corrected, and successfully tested (as defined by the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (j) 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 toyour 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. (k) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011-0197, dated October 10, 2011, and the service bulletins specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD, for related information. (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-29-3117, dated July 19, 2011. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-4090, dated July 19, 2011. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this [[Page 65815]] 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. (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-29-3117, dated July 19, 2011. (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-4090, datedJuly 19, 2011. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) 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.