Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600); and Model A310 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Certain Honeywell Inertial Reference Units (IRU), 12117-12119 [05-4070]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 47 / Friday, March 11, 2005 / Rules and Regulations (ACO), FAA; or in accordance with data meeting the certification basis of the airplane approved by an Authorized Representative (AR) for the Boeing Delegation Option Authorization (DOA) Organization who has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300–600); and Model A310 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Certain Honeywell Inertial Reference Units (IRU) (g)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an AR for the Boeing DOA Organization who has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–54A2220, dated July 31, 2003, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. For information on the availability of this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD docket at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 28, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–4411 Filed 3–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate jul<14>2003 17:11 Mar 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19537; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–145–AD; Amendment 39–13993; AD 2005–05–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300–600); and Model A310 series airplanes; equipped with certain Honeywell inertial reference units (IRUs). This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to prohibit the use of CAT 2 and CAT 3 automatic landing and rollout procedures at certain airports. This AD is prompted by a report that some magnetic deviation tables in the IRU database are obsolete and contain significant differences with the real magnetic deviations. We are issuing this AD to prevent an airplane from deviating from the runway centerline, and possibly departing the runway. This AD becomes effective April 15, 2005. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 15, 2005. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Docket: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any final disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the U.S. Department of Transportation, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 12117 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401, Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA–2004–19537; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 145–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2797; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an AD for all Airbus Model A300 B4– 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300– 600); and Model A310 series airplanes; equipped with certain Honeywell inertial reference units (IRUs). That action, published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2004 (69 FR 64520), proposed to require revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit the use of CAT 2 and CAT 3 automatic landing and rollout procedures at certain airports. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comment that has been submitted on the proposed AD. The commenter supports the proposed AD. Explanation of Changes Made to This Final Rule We have revised Table 2 of this AD to more clearly identify the applicable airplane flight manuals (AFM) to be revised. In Table 2 of the proposed AD we referenced an incorrect date for the temporary revisions. We have revised Table 2 of this final rule to correct that information. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comment that has been submitted, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed, with the changes described previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Costs of Compliance This AD will affect about 136 airplanes of U.S. registry. The AFM revision will take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, E:\FR\FM\11MRR1.SGM 11MRR1 12118 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 47 / Friday, March 11, 2005 / Rules and Regulations the estimated cost of the AD for U.S. operators is $8,840, or $65 per airplane. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: I PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): I 2005–05–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–13993. Docket No. FAA–2004–19537; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–145–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective April 15, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Table 1 of this AD: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY Equipped with any honeywell inertial reference unit (IRU) having part number— Model— A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes; and C4–605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300–600). A310 series airplanes ......................................... Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by a report that some magnetic deviation tables in the IRU database are obsolete and contain significant differences with the real magnetic deviations. We are issuing this AD to prevent an airplane from deviating from the runway centerline, and possibly departing the runway. Excluding airplanes modified in accordance with— HG1050BD01, HG1050BD05. HG1050BD02, or Airbus modification 12304 in production. HG1050BD01, HG1050BD05. HG1050BD02, or Airbus modification 12304 in production. Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (f) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations section of the Airbus A300–600 AFM; or the Airbus A310 AFM; as applicable; by inserting a copy of the applicable Airbus temporary revision (TR) listed in Table 2 of this AD into the applicable AFM. Note 1: When Airbus includes these TRs in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revisions is identical to that in Airbus TRs 6.01.03/08 and 6.01.03/36. TABLE 2.—AFM TRS For model Airbus temporary revision AFM A300–600 airplanes ........................................... A310 series airplanes ......................................... 6.01.03/08, dated February 9, 2004 ................ 6.01.03/36, dated February 9, 2004 ................ A300–600 Flight Manual. A310 Flight Manual. Terminating Action (g) After replacing the Honeywell IRUs with new or modified Honeywell IRUs in accordance with the requirements of AD 2003–20–01, amendment 39–13319 (68 FR 55814), the AFM revision required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be removed. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. VerDate jul<14>2003 17:11 Mar 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Related Information (i) French airworthiness directive F–2004– 093(B), issued June 23, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. E:\FR\FM\11MRR1.SGM 11MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 47 / Friday, March 11, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use the applicable temporary revision to the applicable Airbus airplane flight manual specified in Table 3 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of those documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service information, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. For information on the availability of this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), call (202) 741–6030, or go to http:/ /www.archives.gov/federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD docket at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Airbus temporary revision 6.01.03/08, February 6.01.03/36, February dated 9, 2004. dated 9, 2004. AFM A300–600 Flight Manual. A310 Flight Manual. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 18, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–4070 Filed 3–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003–NM–256–AD; Amendment 39–13968; AD 2005–03–12] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330, A340–200, and A340–300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: 17:11 Mar 10, 2005 Jkt 205001 DATES: Effective March 21, 2005. Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2797; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–03– 12, amendment 39–13968, applicable to certain Airbus Model A330, A340–200, and A340–300 series airplanes, was published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2005 (70 FR 7386). That AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of certain frame stiffeners to detect cracking and replacement of any cracked stiffener with a new, reinforced stiffener. Replacement of the stiffener constitutes terminating action for certain inspections. That AD also requires a one-time inspection of any new, reinforced stiffener; and repair or replacement of the new, reinforced stiffener if any cracking is found during the one-time inspection. That AD also provides for an optional terminating action for certain requirements of that AD. As published, that final rule incorrectly specified the AD number in a single location in the AD as ‘‘2005– NM–03–12’’ instead of ‘‘2005–03–12.’’ Since no other part of the regulatory information has been changed, the final rule is not being republished in the Federal Register. The effective date of this AD remains March 21, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: § 39.13 SUMMARY: This document corrects a typographical error that appeared in airworthiness directive (AD) 2005–03– 12 that was published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2005 (70 FR 7386). The typographical error resulted in an incorrect AD number. This AD is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330, A340–200, and A340–300 series VerDate jul<14>2003 airplanes. This AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of certain frame stiffeners to detect cracking and replacement of any cracked stiffener with a new, reinforced stiffener. Replacement of the stiffener constitutes terminating action for certain inspections. This AD also requires a one-time inspection of any new, reinforced stiffener; and repair or replacement of the new, reinforced stiffener if any cracking is found during the one-time inspection. This AD also provides for an optional terminating action for certain requirements of this AD. [Corrected] I In the Federal Register of February 14, 2005, on page 7388, in the first column, paragraph 2. of PART 39— AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES is corrected to read as follows: * * * * * 2005–03–12 Airbus: Amendment 39–13968. Docket 2003–NM–256–AD. * PO 00000 * Frm 00009 * * Fmt 4700 * Sfmt 4700 12119 Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 28, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–4824 Filed 3–10–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19446; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–130–AD; Amendment 39–13967; AD 2005–03–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767–200 and –300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a typographical error in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register on February 11, 2005 (70 FR 7174). The error resulted in an incorrect AD number. This AD applies to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed and eddy current inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead for damage and cracking, and repair if necessary. This AD also requires one-time detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections of any ‘‘oil-can’’ located on the aft pressure bulkhead, and related corrective actions if necessary. DATES: Effective March 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any final disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA–2004–19446; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 130–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Suzanne Masterson, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, E:\FR\FM\11MRR1.SGM 11MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 47 (Friday, March 11, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 12117-12119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4070]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19537; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-145-AD; 
Amendment 39-13993; AD 2005-05-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and 
F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes 
(Collectively Called A300-600); and Model A310 Series Airplanes; 
Equipped With Certain Honeywell Inertial Reference Units (IRU)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and 
Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600); and 
Model A310 series airplanes; equipped with certain Honeywell inertial 
reference units (IRUs). This AD requires revising the Limitations 
section of the airplane flight manual to prohibit the use of CAT 2 and 
CAT 3 automatic landing and rollout procedures at certain airports. 
This AD is prompted by a report that some magnetic deviation tables in 
the IRU database are obsolete and contain significant differences with 
the real magnetic deviations. We are issuing this AD to prevent an 
airplane from deviating from the runway centerline, and possibly 
departing the runway.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 15, 2005.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 
15, 2005.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France.
    Docket: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any 
final disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at 
https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility 
office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-401, 
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2004-19537; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-145-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
227-2797; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 
with an AD for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R 
series airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively 
called A300-600); and Model A310 series airplanes; equipped with 
certain Honeywell inertial reference units (IRUs). That action, 
published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2004 (69 FR 64520), 
proposed to require revising the Limitations section of the airplane 
flight manual (AFM) to prohibit the use of CAT 2 and CAT 3 automatic 
landing and rollout procedures at certain airports.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We have considered the comment that has been 
submitted on the proposed AD. The commenter supports the proposed AD.

Explanation of Changes Made to This Final Rule

    We have revised Table 2 of this AD to more clearly identify the 
applicable airplane flight manuals (AFM) to be revised.
    In Table 2 of the proposed AD we referenced an incorrect date for 
the temporary revisions. We have revised Table 2 of this final rule to 
correct that information.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the 
comment that has been submitted, and determined that air safety and the 
public interest require adopting the AD as proposed, with the changes 
described previously. We have determined that these changes will 
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the 
scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    This AD will affect about 136 airplanes of U.S. registry. The AFM 
revision will take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor 
rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures,

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the estimated cost of the AD for U.S. operators is $8,840, or $65 per 
airplane.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a 
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to 
examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

0
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 airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2005-05-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-13993. Docket No. FAA-2004-19537; 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-145-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective April 15, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category; as identified in Table 1 of this AD:

                         Table 1.--Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Equipped with any
                               honeywell inertial    Excluding airplanes
           Model--            reference unit (IRU)       modified in
                               having part number--   accordance with--
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- HG1050BD01,           Airbus modification
 600R series airplanes; and    HG1050BD02, or        12304 in
 C4-605R Variant F airplanes   HG1050BD05.           production.
 (collectively called A300-
 600).
A310 series airplanes.......  HG1050BD01,           Airbus modification
                               HG1050BD02, or        12304 in
                               HG1050BD05.           production.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by a report that some magnetic 
deviation tables in the IRU database are obsolete and contain 
significant differences with the real magnetic deviations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent an airplane from deviating from the 
runway centerline, and possibly departing the runway.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision

    (f) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise 
the Limitations section of the Airbus A300-600 AFM; or the Airbus 
A310 AFM; as applicable; by inserting a copy of the applicable 
Airbus temporary revision (TR) listed in Table 2 of this AD into the 
applicable AFM.

    Note 1: When Airbus includes these TRs in the general revisions 
of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, 
provided the relevant information in the general revisions is 
identical to that in Airbus TRs 6.01.03/08 and 6.01.03/36.


                            Table 2.--AFM TRs
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Airbus temporary
          For model                 revision                 AFM
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A300-600 airplanes..........  6.01.03/08, dated     A300-600 Flight
                               February 9, 2004.     Manual.
A310 series airplanes.......  6.01.03/36, dated     A310 Flight Manual.
                               February 9, 2004.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Terminating Action

    (g) After replacing the Honeywell IRUs with new or modified 
Honeywell IRUs in accordance with the requirements of AD 2003-20-01, 
amendment 39-13319 (68 FR 55814), the AFM revision required by 
paragraph (f) of this AD may be removed.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (h) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for 
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 
CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (i) French airworthiness directive F-2004-093(B), issued June 
23, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.

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Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use the applicable temporary revision to the 
applicable Airbus airplane flight manual specified in Table 3 of 
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless 
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register 
approves the incorporation by reference of those documents in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the 
service information, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. For information on the availability of 
this material at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA), call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
    You may view the AD docket at the Docket Management Facility, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-
401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC.

              Table 3.--Material Incorporated by Reference
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Airbus temporary  revision                       AFM
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.01.03/08, dated February 9, 2004........  A300-600 Flight Manual.
6.01.03/36, dated February 9, 2004........  A310 Flight Manual.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 18, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-4070 Filed 3-10-05; 8:45 am]
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