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AD Number:
99-27-14
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
99-NM-336-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Thrust Reverser Door
Status:
Current
Citation:
Federal Register: March 02, 2000 (Volume 65, Number ??)
Citation Publish Date:
03/02/2000
Effective Date:
01/21/2000
Make:
Airbus
Model:
A340-211 | A340-212 | A340-213 | A340-311 | A340-312 | A340-313
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
99-01-15
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39 [65 FR 11204 3/2/2000]
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 99-27-14
CITATION:   [Federal Register: March 02, 2000 (Volume 65, Number ??)]

PAGE NUMBER:   [Page 11204]

DOCKET NUMBER:   99-NM-336-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-11495

AD NUMBER:   99-27-14

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes

ACTION:   Final rule; correction.

SUMMARY:   This document corrects a typographical error that appeared in airworthiness directive (AD) 99-27-14 that was published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2000 (65 FR 697). The typographical error resulted in a reference to an incorrect AD number. This AD is applicable to all Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive operational tests to ensure proper operation of the actuator of the secondary locks of the thrust reversers, and corrective actions, if necessary.

DATES:   EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective January 21, 2000.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:   Norman B. Martenson, Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 227-2110; fax (425) 227-1149.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-27-14, amendment 39-11495, applicable to all Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes, was published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2000 (65 FR 697). That AD requires repetitive operational tests to ensure proper operation of the actuator of the secondary locks of the thrust reversers, and corrective actions, if necessary.
As published, AD 99-27-14 contains an erroneous reference to the AD number cited in the paragraph preceding the applicability of the AD. That paragraph incorrectly references AD 99-01-05, Amendment 39-10980. The correct reference is AD 99-01-15, Amendment 39-10980.
Since no other part of the regulatory information has been changed, the final rule is not being republished.
The effective date of this AD remains January 21, 2000.
§ 39.13 [Corrected]
On page 699, in the first column, the paragraph preceding the applicability of AD 99-27-14 is corrected to read as follows:
* * * * *

REGULATORY TEXT:  
99-27-14 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-11495. Docket 99-NM-336-AD. Supersedes AD 99-01-15, Amendment 39-10980.

Applicability: All Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes; certificated in any category.

NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent the inadvertent opening of a thrust reverser door in the event of failure of the primary and secondary locks of the thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following:

Operational Test
(a) Prior to the accumulation of 1,300 total flight hours, or within 500 flight hours after January 25, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-01-15, amendment 39-10980), whichever occurs later, perform an operational test (inspection) to ensure proper operation of the actuator of the secondary locks of the thrust reversers, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A340-78-4012, Revision 01, dated December 19, 1996, or Revision 05, dated July 6, 1999. Thereafter, repeat the operational test at intervals not to exceed 1,300 flight hours. After the effective date of this AD, only Revision 05 of the service bulletin shall be used.

NOTE 2: The Airbus service bulletin references ROHR Service Bulletin RA34078-47, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1996, as an additional source of service information for accomplishment of the operational test.

Corrective Action
(b) If any discrepancy is detected during any operational test (inspection) required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace the actuator of the secondary lock with a new or serviceable actuator, in accordance with ROHR Service Bulletin RA34078-47, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1996.

Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116.

NOTE 3: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116.

Special Flight Permits
(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference
(e) The operational tests and replacement shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A340-78-4012, Revision 01, dated December 19, 1996; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-78-4012, Revision 05, dated July 6, 1999; and ROHR Service Bulletin RA3478-47, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1996, which contains the following list of effective pages:


Page number	Revision level shown on page	Date shown on page
1, 5, 6	1	November 30, 1996
2 - 4, 7	Original	September 16, 1996

(1) The incorporation by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-78-4012, Revision 05, dated July 6, 1999, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.

(2) The incorporation by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-78-4012, Revision 01, dated December 19, 1996; and ROHR Service Bulletin RA34078-47, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1996; was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 25, 1999 (64 FR 1108, January 8, 1999).

(3) Copies may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; and ROHR, Inc., 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California 91912. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

NOTE 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 1999-265-117(B), dated June 30, 1999.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on January 21,2000.

FOOTER:   Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 25, 2000.
D. L. Riggin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.