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December 2,
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This incorporation by reference was
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. To get copies of this
service information, contact Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER),
PO Box 343–CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos
Campos–SP, Brazil. To inspect copies of this
service information, go to the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington; or to the National
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Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed
in Brazilian airworthiness directive 2004–01–
03, effective January 29, 2004.
Effective Date
(g) This amendment becomes effective on
August 10, 2005.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 24,
2005.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–13142 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20474; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–221–AD; Amendment
39–14178; AD 2005–14–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300 B2–203 and B4–203 Airplanes;
Model A310–200 and –300 Series
Airplanes; and Model A300 B4–600,
B4–600R, and F4–600R Series
Airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called
A300–600 Series Airplanes)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus transport category airplanes.
This AD requires an inspection to
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determine if suspect part numbers (P/
Ns) and serial numbers of certain Thales
Avionics equipment are installed, and
replacement of any suspect part with a
modified part having a new P/N. This
AD is prompted by reports of loss of the
digital distance radio magnetic indicator
and subsequent loss of both very high
frequency omnidirectional range
indicators, both distance measuring
equipment, and one centralized
maintenance computer. We are issuing
this AD to prevent loss of navigation
indications on the primary flight display
requiring continuation of the flight on
emergency instruments, which could
lead to reduced ability to control the
airplane in adverse conditions.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 10, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of August 10, 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–2005–20474; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004–NM–
221–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 certain Airbus Model A300
B2–203 and B4–203 airplanes; Model
A310–200 and –300 series airplanes;
and Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and
F4–600R series airplanes, and Model
C4–605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called A300–600 series
airplanes). That action, published in the
Federal Register on March 3, 2005 (70
FR 10339), proposed to require an
inspection to determine if suspect part
numbers (P/Ns) and serial numbers of
certain Thales Avionics equipment are
installed, and replacement of any
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suspect part with a modified part having
a new P/N.
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.
Request To Expand Applicability
One commenter, the airplane
manufacturer, notes that French
airworthiness directive F–2004–037,
issued March 17, 2004, which also
addresses the subject of the proposed
AD, applies to Airbus Model A300 B4–
220 airplanes, as well as the other
airplane models identified in the
proposed AD. The commenter points
out that the proposed AD does not
mention Airbus Model A300 B4–220
airplanes.
We agree with the commenter’s
statements, but find that we do not need
to change the AD in this regard. Airbus
Model A300 B4–220 airplanes are not
listed on the U.S. type certificate data
sheet; thus, we do not need to issue an
AD against those airplanes.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of
this AD to identify model designations
as published in the most recent type
certificate data sheet for the affected
models.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comment
that was submitted, and determined that
air safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD with the change
described previously. We have
determined that this change will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 158 Model
A310–200 and –300 series airplanes,
and Mode A300–600 series airplanes of
U.S. registry. The required inspection
will take about 1 work hour per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Based on these figures,
the estimated cost of this AD for these
U.S. operators is $10,270, or $65 per
airplane.
Currently, there are no affected Model
A300 B2–203 and B4–203 airplanes on
the U.S. Register. However, if an
affected airplane is imported and placed
on the U.S. Register in the future, the
required actions will take about 1 work
hour, at an average labor rate of $65 per
work hour. Based on these figures, we
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estimate the cost of this AD for Model
A300 B2–203 and B4–203 series
airplanes to be $65 per airplane.
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
Authority for This Rulemaking
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
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
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
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):
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
I
(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.
2005–14–01 Airbus: Amendment 39–14178.
Docket No. FAA–2005–20474;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–221–AD.
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
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,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 10,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD,
certificated in any category, equipped with at
least one of the Thales Avionics equipment
part numbers listed in Table 1 of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
and F4–600R series airplanes, and Model C4–
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called
A300–600 series airplanes);
(2) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221,
–222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes;
and
(3) Airbus Model A300 B2–203 and B4–203
airplanes with a forward facing crew cockpit
configuration.
TABLE 1.—AFFECTED THALES AVIONICS EQUIPMENT
Equipment
Part No. (P\N)
Altimeter indicator .....................................................................................
Radio magnetic indicator (RMI)/automatic direction finder (ADF) indicator.
RMI/very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) indicators/distance measuring equipment (DME).
Vertical speed indicator (VSI) ...................................................................
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of
loss of the digital distance radio magnetic
indicator and subsequent loss of both VORs,
both DMEs, and one centralized maintenance
computer. We are issuing this AD to prevent
loss of navigation indications on the primary
65205–211–2, –3, or –4; 65205–230–1, –2, or –3; or 65205–235–1.
63540–040–1 or 63540–031–2.
63540–170–2 or 63540–156–3.
65285–220–2 or 65285–230–1.
flight display requiring continuation of the
flight on emergency instruments, which
could lead to reduced ability to control the
airplane in adverse conditions.
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.
Service Bulletins
(f) The term ‘‘Airbus service bulletin,’’ as
used in this AD, means the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
in Table 2 of this AD.
TABLE 2.—AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS
For model—
Airbus service bulletin—
(1) A300–600 series airplanes .................................................................
(2) A310–203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
(3) A300 B2–203 and B4–203 airplanes ..................................................
A300–34A6145, Revision 01, dated October 17, 2003.
A310–34A2178, Revision 01, dated October 17, 2003.
(g) Each Airbus service bulletin in Table 2
of this AD refers to the Thales Avionics
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A300–34A0173, Revision 01, dated December 18, 2003.
service bulletins in Table 3 of this AD as
additional sources of service information for
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TABLE 3.—THALES AVIONICS SERVICE BULLETINS
Thales Avionics service bulletin—
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
354–34–051
354–34–053
520–34–014
520–34–015
520–34–016
520–34–017
528–34–006
528–34–007
Revision—
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...............................................................................................................................................
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...............................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
Inspection and Replacement
(h) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, do an inspection to determine if
the suspect P/Ns and serial number (S/N) of
the Thales Avionics equipment is installed,
in accordance with the Airbus service
bulletin. If any suspect P/N and S/N is found,
within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, replace the suspect part with a
modified part having a new P/N, in
accordance with the Airbus service bulletin.
Parts Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install any Thales Avionics
equipment specified in Table 1 of this AD on
any airplane.
Reporting Requirement
(j) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, submit a report of all P/Ns and
S/N of overhauled equipment found during
the inspection required by paragraph (h) of
this AD to Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax
011–33–561934251. Information collection
requirements contained in this AD have been
approved by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB
Control Number 2120–0056.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k) 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
(l) French airworthiness directive F–2004–
037, issued March 17, 2004, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
03
02
04
04
03
03
03
02
Dated—
October 13, 2003.
October 10, 2003.
April 22, 2004.
July 1, 2004.
November 20, 2003.
July 1, 2004.
June 29, 2004.
October 10, 2003.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the service information
listed in Table 4 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 these documents in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. To get copies of the service
information, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France. To view the AD docket, go to the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Washington, DC. To review copies of the
service information, go to the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 4.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Airbus service bulletin
A300–34A0173 ................................................................................................................................................
A300–34A6145 ................................................................................................................................................
A310–34A2178 ................................................................................................................................................
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–13143 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–U
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19764; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–02–AD; Amendment 39–
14182; AD 2005–14–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 777–200 and –300 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 777–200 and –300 series
airplanes. This AD requires applying an
anti-static conductive coating to the fuel
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Date
December 18, 2003.
October 17, 2003.
October 17, 2003.
access and thermal anti-icing blowout
doors at the location of the bonding
fasteners on the leading edge of the
wings, and performing a resistance test
on the new coating to ensure correct
ground path resistance. This AD is
prompted by a report that an anti-static
coating was not applied correctly on
doors located within a flammable fluid
leakage zone. We are issuing this AD to
prevent an uncontrollable fire in the
leading edge of the wing, which could
damage critical wing structures and
cause a fuel tank explosion.
This AD becomes effective
August 10, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a
certain publication listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of August 10, 2005.
DATES:
For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20474; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-221-AD;
Amendment 39-14178; AD 2005-14-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203
Airplanes; Model A310-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-
600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)
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
certain Airbus transport category airplanes. This AD requires an
inspection to determine if suspect part numbers (P/Ns) and serial
numbers of certain Thales Avionics equipment are installed, and
replacement of any suspect part with a modified part having a new P/N.
This AD is prompted by reports of loss of the digital distance radio
magnetic indicator and subsequent loss of both very high frequency
omnidirectional range indicators, both distance measuring equipment,
and one centralized maintenance computer. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of navigation indications on the primary flight display
requiring continuation of the flight on emergency instruments, which
could lead to reduced ability to control the airplane in adverse
conditions.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 10, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of August
10, 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-2005-20474; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-221-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 certain Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203 airplanes;
Model A310-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-
600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes). That action,
published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2005 (70 FR 10339),
proposed to require an inspection to determine if suspect part numbers
(P/Ns) and serial numbers of certain Thales Avionics equipment are
installed, and replacement of any suspect part with a modified part
having a new P/N.
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.
Request To Expand Applicability
One commenter, the airplane manufacturer, notes that French
airworthiness directive F-2004-037, issued March 17, 2004, which also
addresses the subject of the proposed AD, applies to Airbus Model A300
B4-220 airplanes, as well as the other airplane models identified in
the proposed AD. The commenter points out that the proposed AD does not
mention Airbus Model A300 B4-220 airplanes.
We agree with the commenter's statements, but find that we do not
need to change the AD in this regard. Airbus Model A300 B4-220
airplanes are not listed on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; thus,
we do not need to issue an AD against those airplanes.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of this AD to identify model
designations as published in the most recent type certificate data
sheet for the affected models.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment that was submitted, and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD with the change described
previously. We have determined that this change will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 158 Model A310-200 and -300 series
airplanes, and Mode A300-600 series airplanes of U.S. registry. The
required inspection will take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of this AD for these U.S. operators is $10,270, or $65
per airplane.
Currently, there are no affected Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203
airplanes on the U.S. Register. However, if an affected airplane is
imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the required
actions will take about 1 work hour, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Based on these figures, we
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estimate the cost of this AD for Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203 series
airplanes to be $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):
2005-14-01 Airbus: Amendment 39-14178. Docket No. FAA-2005-20474;
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-221-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 10, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, equipped
with at least one of the Thales Avionics equipment part numbers
listed in Table 1 of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series
airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
called A300-600 series airplanes);
(2) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324,
and -325 airplanes; and
(3) Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203 airplanes with a forward
facing crew cockpit configuration.
Table 1.--Affected Thales Avionics Equipment
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Equipment Part No. (P\N)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Altimeter indicator.................... 65205-211-2, -3, or -4; 65205-
230-1, -2, or -3; or 65205-235-
1.
Radio magnetic indicator (RMI)/ 63540-040-1 or 63540-031-2.
automatic direction finder (ADF)
indicator.
RMI/very high frequency omnidirectional 63540-170-2 or 63540-156-3.
range (VOR) indicators/distance
measuring equipment (DME).
Vertical speed indicator (VSI)......... 65285-220-2 or 65285-230-1.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of loss of the digital
distance radio magnetic indicator and subsequent loss of both VORs,
both DMEs, and one centralized maintenance computer. We are issuing
this AD to prevent loss of navigation indications on the primary
flight display requiring continuation of the flight on emergency
instruments, which could lead to reduced ability to control the
airplane in adverse conditions.
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.
Service Bulletins
(f) The term ``Airbus service bulletin,'' as used in this AD,
means the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
bulletin in Table 2 of this AD.
Table 2.--Airbus Service Bulletins
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For model-- Airbus service bulletin--
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(1) A300-600 series airplanes.......... A300-34A6145, Revision 01,
dated October 17, 2003.
(2) A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, - A310-34A2178, Revision 01,
322, -324, and -325 airplanes. dated October 17, 2003.
(3) A300 B2-203 and B4-203 airplanes... A300-34A0173, Revision 01,
dated December 18, 2003.
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(g) Each Airbus service bulletin in Table 2 of this AD refers to
the Thales Avionics service bulletins in Table 3 of this AD as
additional sources of service information for accomplishing the
inspection and replacement if necessary.
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Table 3.--Thales Avionics Service Bulletins
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Thales Avionics service
bulletin-- Revision-- Dated--
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(1) 354-34-051................ 03 October 13, 2003.
(2) 354-34-053................ 02 October 10, 2003.
(3) 520-34-014................ 04 April 22, 2004.
(4) 520-34-015................ 04 July 1, 2004.
(5) 520-34-016................ 03 November 20, 2003.
(6) 520-34-017................ 03 July 1, 2004.
(7) 528-34-006................ 03 June 29, 2004.
(8) 528-34-007................ 02 October 10, 2003.
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Inspection and Replacement
(h) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection to determine if the suspect P/Ns and serial number (S/N)
of the Thales Avionics equipment is installed, in accordance with
the Airbus service bulletin. If any suspect P/N and S/N is found,
within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the
suspect part with a modified part having a new P/N, in accordance
with the Airbus service bulletin.
Parts Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
any Thales Avionics equipment specified in Table 1 of this AD on any
airplane.
Reporting Requirement
(j) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, submit
a report of all P/Ns and S/N of overhauled equipment found during
the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD to Airbus, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax 011-
33-561934251. Information collection requirements contained in this
AD have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k) 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
(l) French airworthiness directive F-2004-037, issued March 17,
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the service information listed in Table 4 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 these documents in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get copies of the service
information, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To review
copies of the service information, go to the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Table 4.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Airbus service bulletin level Date
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A300-34A0173.................. 01 December 18, 2003.
A300-34A6145.................. 01 October 17, 2003.
A310-34A2178.................. 01 October 17, 2003.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-13143 Filed 7-5-05; 8:45 am]
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