EASA AD No.: 2009-0113 

EASA Form 110 Page 1/2 

EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2009-0113 

Date: 27 May 2009 

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with 

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States 

and of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 

66 of that Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, 

the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person 

may operate an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD unless otherwise 

specified by the Agency [EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 

216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption]. 

Type Approval Holder’s Name : 

AIRBUS 

Type/Model designation(s) : 

A380 aeroplanes 

TCDS Number : EASA.A.110 

Foreign AD : Not applicable 

Supersedure : None 

ATA 57 Wings – Movable Flap Track Fairing number 4 (MFTF #4) – 

Inspection / Replacement 

Manufacturer(s): AIRBUS (formerly AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) 

Applicability: AIRBUS A380 aeroplanes, -841, -842 and -861 models, all serial numbers. 

Reason: As a result of the Movable Flap Track Fairing (MFTF) #6 crack findings (ref. 

AD 2008-0216), a detailed review has been launched for all MFTF #2 to #6. 

This investigation has revealed some cracking at MFTF #4 pivot supportring. 

This condition, if not corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of MFTF #4, 

potentially resulting in injuries to persons on the ground. 

To prevent the risk of a MFTF #4 detachment, this AD requires an inspection 

programme and/or replacement of the fairings in order to ensure they are 

removed from service before any crack becomes critical.

Effective Date: 10 June 2009 

Required action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously: 

(1.) Perform the following actions on Left Hand and Right Hand MFTF #4 in 

accordance with instructions of AIRBUS Service Bulletin (SB) 

A380-57-8016: 

• special detailed (Ultrasonic and High-Frequency Eddy Current) 

inspections of the filet radii of pivot bracket support rings and the 

monolithic Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) structure in the 

pivot support area, 
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 or 

• replacement of the MFTF #4, 

 For -841 and -842 aeroplane models : 

Before the MFTF #4 has accumulated 600 Total Flight Cycles (FC) 

since its first installation on an aeroplane, 

For -861 aeroplane model : 

Before the MFTF #4 has accumulated 300 Total FC since its first 

installation on an aeroplane, 

(2.) Further to the special detailed inspections performed in accordance 

with paragraph (1.) of this AD : 

• In case there is no finding, repeat the inspections defined in 

paragraph (1.) of this AD at intervals not exceeding : 

For -841 and -842 aeroplane models : 60 FC; 

For -861 aeroplane model : 30 FC. 

• In case of findings, before next flight, replace the MFTF #4 in 

accordance with instructions of AIRBUS SB A380-57-8016, and 

thereafter perform the actions defined in paragraph (1.) and (2.) of 

this AD within the applicable thresholds. 

(3.) Reporting to Airbus: 

In case of MFTF #4 replacement, submit a report including the 

following information to Airbus within 30 days after the MFTF #4 

removal : 

• the removed MFTF #4 serial number. 

• the associated aeroplane Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN). 

• the number of FC accumulated by the MFTF #4 at the time of 

removal. 

Ref. Publications: AIRBUS Service Bulletin A380-57-8016 at original issue. 

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD. 

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. The required actions and the risk allowance have granted the 

issuance of a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing the 

public consultation process after publication. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness 

Directives, Safety Management & Research Section, Certification 

Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu . 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements 

in this AD, please contact: AIRBUS SAS - EANA (Airworthiness 

Office), E-mail: account.airworth-A380@airbus.com and 

Nicolas.Cordeau@airbus.com ; 

Phone +33 562110253 ; Fax :+33 562 110 307.