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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. 2001–NM–302–AD; Amendment 

39–13477; AD 2004–03–33] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 

A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; 

Model A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, 

and A300 F4–600R Series Airplanes 

(Collectively Called A300–600); Model 

A310 Series Airplanes; Model A319, 

A320, and A321 Series Airplanes; 

Model A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and 

–342 Airplanes; and Model A340 Series 

Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a 

new airworthiness directive (AD), 

applicable to certain Airbus Model 

A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes; Model 

A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, and A300 

F4–600R series airplanes (collectively 

called A300–600); Model A310 series 

airplanes; Model A319, A320, and A321 

series airplanes; Model A330–301, –321, 

–322, –341, and –342 airplanes; and 

Model A340 series airplanes. This AD 

requires, among other actions, 

replacement of certain pitot probes with 

certain new pitot probes. The actions 

specified by this AD are intended to 

prevent loss or fluctuation of indicated 

airspeed, which could result in 

misleading information being provided 

to the flightcrew. This action is 

intended to address the identified 

unsafe condition.

DATES: Effective April 7, 2004. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of April 7, 

2004.

ADDRESSES: The service information 

referenced in this AD may be obtained 

from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point 

Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, 

France. This information may be 

examined at the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Transport 

Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 

1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 

Washington; or at the Office of the 

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol 

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 

Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2125; 

fax (425) 227–1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A 

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to 

include an airworthiness directive (AD) 

that is applicable to certain Airbus 

Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes; 

Model A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, 

and A300 F4–600R series airplanes 

(collectively called A300–600); Model 

A310 series airplanes; Model A319, 

A320, and A321 series airplanes; Model 

A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and –342 

airplanes; and Model A340 series 

airplanes; was published as a 

supplemental notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal 

Register on June 12, 2003 (68 FR 35186). 

That action proposed to require, among 

other actions, replacement of certain 

pitot probes with certain new pitot 

probes. 

Comments 

Interested persons have been afforded 

an opportunity to participate in the 

making of this amendment. Due 

consideration has been given to the 

comments received. 

Support for the Proposed AD 

Several commenters concur with the 

proposed AD.

Request To Refer to Latest Service 

Information 

One commenter requests that the FAA 

revise the proposed AD to refer to 

Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1127, 

Revision 01, dated December 4, 2001, 

instead of the original issue of that 

service bulletin. (Paragraph (f) of the 

supplemental NPRM refers to the 

original issue of Airbus Service Bulletin 

A320–34–1127, dated April 24, 1997, as 

the acceptable source of service 

information for the accomplishment of 

the actions in that paragraph.) The 

commenter notes that the 

Accomplishment Instructions in 

Revision 01 have not been revised from 

those in the original issue; thus, either 

issue of the service bulletin should be 

acceptable. 

We concur with the commenter’s 

request and have revised paragraph (f) 

of this final rule to refer to Revision 01 

of the service bulletin, and to state that 

replacement of the pitot probes before 

the effective date of this AD per the 

original issue of Airbus Service Bulletin 

A320–34–1127 is acceptable for 

compliance with that paragraph. Also, 

we have revised the applicability 

statement of this final rule to refer to 

Revision 01 in addition to the original 

issue of the service bulletin as the 

service bulletin associated with Airbus 

Modification 25998. 

Also, we have determined that Airbus 

has issued the following revised service 

bulletins, and we have revised ‘‘Table 

1—Applicability’’ of this AD to refer to 

all of these revisions: 

• Service Bulletin A300–34–6116, 

Revision 03, dated June 6, 2003. That 

service bulletin contains procedures 

that are essentially the same as those in 

Revision 02 of the service bulletin, 

dated May 25, 2000, which paragraph 

(a)(1) of the supplemental NPRM refers 

to as an acceptable source of service 

information for accomplishing the 

actions in that paragraph on Model 

A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, and A300 

F4–600R series airplanes. Accordingly, 

we have revised paragraph (a)(1) of this 

final rule to refer to Revision 03 of the 

service bulletin, while giving credit for 

actions accomplished previously per the 

original issue of the service bulletin, 

dated June 19, 1998; Revision 01, dated 

August 7, 1998, or Revision 02. 

• Airbus Service Bulletin A310–34–

2137, Revision 03, dated June 6, 2003. 

That service bulletin contains 

procedures that are essentially the same 

as those in Revision 02 of the service 

bulletin, dated May 25, 2000, which 

paragraph (a)(1) of the supplemental 

NPRM refers to as an acceptable source 

of service information for accomplishing 

the actions in that paragraph on Model 

A310 series airplanes. Accordingly, we 

have revised paragraph (a)(1) of this 

final rule to refer to Revision 03 of the 

service bulletin, while giving credit for 

actions accomplished previously per 

Revision 02. 

• Service Bulletin A300–32–052, 

Revision 2, dated September 10, 1981. 

That service bulletin contains 

procedures that are essentially the same 

as those in the original issue of that 

service bulletin, dated November 15, 

1976, which paragraph (d) of the 

supplemental NPRM refers to as an 

acceptable source of service information 

for the actions in that paragraph. 

Accordingly, we have revised paragraph 

(d) of this final rule to refer to Revision 

2 of the service bulletin, while giving 

credit for actions accomplished 

previously per the original issue of the 

service bulletin. 

• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–22–

031, Revision 1, dated February 9, 1981. 

That service bulletin contains 

procedures that are essentially the same 

as those in the original issue of that 

service bulletin, dated June 25, 1979, 

which paragraph (e) of the supplemental 

NPRM refers to as an acceptable source 

of service information for the actions in 

that paragraph. Accordingly, we have 

revised paragraph (e) of this final rule to 

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refer to Revision 1 of the service 

bulletin, while giving credit for actions 

accomplished previously per the 

original issue of the service bulletin. • Service Bulletin A330–34–3038, 

Revision 01, dated September 14, 2001. 

That service bulletin contains 

procedures that are essentially the same 

as those in the original issue of that 

service bulletin, dated November 19, 

1996, which paragraph (g)(1) of the 

supplemental NPRM refers to as an 

acceptable source of service information 

for the actions in that paragraph. 

Accordingly, we have revised paragraph 

(g)(1) of this final rule to refer to 

Revision 01 of the service bulletin, 

while giving credit for actions 

accomplished previously per the 

original issue of the service bulletin. • Service Bulletin A330–34–3071, 

Revision 01, dated May 30, 2001. That 

service bulletin contains procedures 

that are essentially the same as those in 

the original issue of that service 

bulletin, dated December 11, 1998, 

which paragraph (g)(2) of the 

supplemental NPRM refers to as an 

acceptable source of service information 

for the actions in that paragraph. 

Accordingly, we have revised paragraph 

(g)(2) of this final rule to refer to 

Revision 01 of the service bulletin, 

while giving credit for actions 

accomplished previously per the 

original issue of the service bulletin. • Service Bulletin A340–34–4042, 

Revision 01, dated September 14, 2001. 

That service bulletin contains 

procedures that are essentially the same 

as those in the original issue of that 

service bulletin, dated November 19, 

1996, which paragraph (h)(1) of the 

supplemental NPRM refers to as an 

acceptable source of service information 

for the actions in that paragraph. 

Accordingly, we have revised paragraph 

(h)(1) of this final rule to refer to 

Revision 01 of the service bulletin, 

while giving credit for actions 

accomplished previously per the 

original issue of the service bulletin. • Service Bulletin A340–34–4079, 

Revision 06, dated April 1, 2003. That 

service bulletin contains procedures 

that are essentially the same as those 

described in the original issue of the 

service bulletin, which paragraph (h)(2) 

of the supplemental NPRM refers to as 

an appropriate source of service 

information for the actions required by 

that paragraph. Accordingly, we have 

revised paragraph (h)(2) of this final rule 

to refer to Revision 06 of the service 

bulletin, while giving credit for actions 

accomplished previously per the 

original issue of the service bulletin, 

dated December 11, 1998; Revision 01, 

dated May 27, 1999; Revision 02, dated 

October 6, 1999; Revision 03, dated 

March 12, 2002; Revision 04, dated June 

19, 2002; or Revision 05, dated July 30, 

2002.

Request To Revise Paragraph Reference 

One commenter requests that 

paragraph (b) of the supplemental 

NPRM be revised to state that 

compliance is required ‘‘before or 

concurrently with the requirements of 

paragraph (a)(1).’’ Paragraph (b) of the 

supplemental NPRM states that 

compliance is required ‘‘before or 

concurrently with the requirements of 

paragraph (a)(2).’’ The commenter 

correctly notes that paragraph (b) 

applies to Model A300 B2 and B4 series 

airplanes, while paragraph (a)(2) refers 

to Model A300 B4–600R, A310–203, 

and A310–304 series airplanes. 

Paragraph (a)(1) applies to Model A300 

B2 and B4 series airplanes (among other 

models). 

We concur with the commenter’s 

request. The reference to paragraph 

(a)(2) in paragraph (b) of the 

supplemental NPRM was a 

typographical error. We have corrected 

this error in paragraph (b) of this final 

rule. 

Request for Credit for Accomplishment 

of Modification in Production 

One commenter requests that we 

revise the supplemental NPRM to 

provide credit for accomplishment, 

during production, of Airbus 

Modification 2435 in lieu of 

accomplishment of the actions in Airbus 

Service Bulletin A300–34–069, Revision 

5, dated April 8, 1982, as revised by 

Airbus A300 Service Bulletin Change 

Notice 5A, dated February 16, 1987, as 

would be required by paragraph (b) of 

the proposed AD. The commenter also 

requests that we provide credit for 

accomplishment of earlier revisions of 

Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–069. 

We partially concur with the 

commenter’s request. We have revised 

paragraph (b) of this final rule to state 

that ‘‘Accomplishment during 

production of Airbus Modification 2435 

is acceptable for compliance.’’ With 

regard to providing credit for 

accomplishment of earlier revisions of 

Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–069, 

we acknowledge that certain earlier 

revisions of that service bulletin may be 

acceptable for compliance with 

corresponding requirements of this AD. 

However, certain older revisions of 

service bulletins are unavailable to us; 

therefore, we are unable to verify 

whether they are acceptable for 

compliance. An operator may request 

approval of an alternative method of 

compliance with this AD, provided that 

the operator submits a copy of the 

revision of the service bulletin for 

which credit is sought with the request. 

We have made no further change in this 

regard. 

Explanation of Additional Changes to 

the Proposed AD 

‘‘Table—Applicability’’ in the 

proposed AD has been re-identified as 

‘‘Table 1—Applicability’’ in this final 

rule. 

Also, we have revised ‘‘Table 1—

Applicability’’ to correct the dates for 

various revisions of Airbus Service 

Bulletin A320–34–1170, which were 

listed incorrectly in the supplemental 

NPRM. 

Conclusion 

After careful review of the available 

data, including the comments noted 

above, the FAA has determined that air 

safety and the public interest require the 

adoption of the rule with the changes 

previously described. The FAA has 

determined that these changes will 

neither increase the economic burden 

on any operator nor increase the scope 

of the AD. 

Changes to 14 CFR Part 39/Effect on the 

AD 

On July 10, 2002, the FAA issued a 

new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 

47997, July 22, 2002), which governs the 

FAA’s airworthiness directives system. 

The regulation now includes material 

that relates to altered products, special 

flight permits, and alternative methods 

of compliance. However, for clarity and 

consistency in this final rule, we have 

retained the language of the 

supplemental NPRM regarding that 

material.

Change to Labor Rate Estimate 

Since we issued the supplemental 

NPRM, we have reviewed the figures we 

have used over the past several years to 

calculate AD costs to operators. To 

account for various inflationary costs in 

the airline industry, we find it necessary 

to increase the labor rate used in these 

calculations from $60 per work hour to 

$65 per work hour. The cost impact 

information, below, reflects this 

increase in the specified hourly labor 

rate. 

Cost Impact 

We estimate that 559 Model A300 B2 

and B4 series airplanes; Model A300 

B4–600, A300 B4–600R, and A300 F4–

600R series airplanes (collectively 

called A300–600); Model A310 series 

airplanes; Model A319, A320, and A321 

series airplanes; and Model A330–301, 

–321, –322, –341, and –342 series 

airplanes; of U.S. registry will be

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affected by this AD. ‘‘Table—Cost 

Figures’’ shows the estimated cost 

figures for certain airplanes affected by 

this AD. The average labor rate is $65 

per work hour.

TABLE—ESTIMATED COST FIGURES

Model U.S.-registered 

airplanes Work hours Parts cost Total cost 

A300 B2 and A300 B4 .................. 24 Between 3 and 

631.

Between $120 and $56,669 per 

airplane (depending on airplane 

configuration).

Between $7,560 and $2,344,416; 

or $315 and $97,684 per airplane (depending on airplane 

configuration) 

A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, 

and A300 F4–600R (collectively 

called A300–600).

83 3 ........................ $5,700 ........................................... $489,285, or $5,895 per airplane 

A310 .............................................. 46 3 ........................ $5,700 or $5,856 (depending on 

airplane configuration).

Between $271,170 and $278,346; 

or $5,895 and $6,051 per airplane (depending on airplane 

configuration) 

A319, A320, and A321 .................. 397 3 ........................ $6,000 ........................................... $2,459,415, or $6,195 per airplane 

A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and 

–342.

9 3 ........................ $6,000 or $11,100 (depending on 

airplane configuration).

Between $55,755 and $101,655; 

or $6,195 and $11,295 per airplane (depending on airplane 

configuration) 

The cost impact figures discussed in 

the table above are based on 

assumptions that no operator has yet 

accomplished any of the requirements 

of this AD action, and that no operator 

would accomplish those actions in the 

future if this AD were not adopted. The 

cost impact figures discussed in AD 

rulemaking actions represent only the 

time necessary to perform the specific 

actions actually required by the AD. 

These figures typically do not include 

incidental costs, such as the time 

required to gain access and close up, 

planning time, or time necessitated by 

other administrative actions. 

Currently, there are no Airbus Model 

A340 series airplanes on the U.S. 

Register. However, should an affected 

airplane be imported and placed on the 

U.S. Register in the future, it will 

require approximately 3 work hours to 

accomplish the required actions, at an 

average labor rate of $65 per work hour. 

The cost of required parts would be 

$6,000 or $11,100 (depending on 

airplane configuration). Based on these 

figures, the cost impact of this AD on a 

subject Model A340 series airplane 

would be $6,195 or $11,295 per airplane 

(depending on airplane configuration). 

Regulatory Impact 

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is 

determined that this final rule does not 

have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has 

been prepared for this action and it is 

contained in the Rules Docket. A copy 

of it may be obtained from the Rules 

Docket at the location provided under 

the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the Federal Aviation Administration 

amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Amended]

■ 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive:

2004–03–33 Airbus: Amendment 39–13477. 

Docket 2001–NM–302–AD.

Applicability: The series airplanes, 

certificated in any category, listed in Table 

1—Applicability.

TABLE 1.— APPLICABILITY

Model and Series— Excluding Airplanes Modified per— Excluding Airplanes Equipped With—

A300 B2 and A300 

B4.

Airbus Modification 12236 in service (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A300–

34–0166, dated March 30, 2001, in service). 

None. 

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TABLE 1.— APPLICABILITY—Continued

Model and Series— Excluding Airplanes Modified per— Excluding Airplanes Equipped With—

A300 B4–600, A300 

B4–600R, and 

A300 F4–600R 

(collectively called 

A300–600).

Airbus Modification 11858 in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin 

A300 –34–6116, dated June 19, 1998; Revision 01, dated August 7, 1998; 

Revision 02, dated May 25, 2000; or Revision 03, dated June 6, 2003; in 

service); 

or 

Airbus Modification 12223 in service (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A300–

34–6141, dated December 3, 2001; or Revision 01, dated February 20, 

2002); and on which concurrent incorporation of Airbus repair procedures to 

enlarge the holes for the pitot probes was accomplished; in service;.

or 

Airbus Modification 12223 in service (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A300–

34–6141, Revision 02, dated April 30, 2002; or Revision 03, dated August 

27, 2002; in service).

None. 

A310 ......................... Airbus Modification 11858 in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin 

A310–34–2137, dated June 19, 1998; Revision 01, dated August 7, 1998; 

Revision 02, dated May 25, 2000; or Revision 03, dated June 06, 2003; in 

service); 

or 

Airbus Modification 12223 in service (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A310–

34–2154, dated January 13, 2000; Revision 01, dated April 19, 2000; Revision 02, dated November 05, 2001; or Revision 03, dated January 25, 

2002); and on which concurrent incorporation of Airbus repair procedures to 

enlarge the holes for the pitot probes were accomplished; in service;.

or 

Airbus Modification 12223 in service (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A310–

34–2154, Revision 04, dated April 30, 2002; Revision 05, dated July 9, 

2002; Revision 06, dated August 6, 2002; or Revision 07, dated October 8, 

2002; in service).

None. 

A319, A320, and 

A321.

Airbus Modification 25998 in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin 

A320–34–1127, dated April 24, 1997; or Revision 01, dated December 4, 

2001; in service).

Rosemount (formerly BF Goodrich or 

New Rosemount) pitot probes part 

number 0851HL per Airbus Modification 25578 (reference Airbus Service 

Bulletin A320–34–1170, dated December 18, 1998; Revision 01, dated 

May 14, 1999; Revision 02, dated 

December 7, 1999; Revision 03, 

dated February 17, 2000; Revision 

04, dated May 24, 2000; or Revision 

05, dated September 11, 2000). 

A330–301, –321, 

–322, –341, and 

–342.

Airbus Modification 44836 in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin 

A330–34–3038, dated November 19, 1996; or Revision 01, dated September 

14, 2001; in service); 

or 

Airbus Modification 45638 in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin 

A330–34–3071, dated December 11, 1998; or Revision 01, dated May 30, 

2001; in service).

None. 

A340–211, –212, 

–213, –311, –312, 

and –313.

Airbus Modification 44836 in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin 

A340–34–4042, dated November 19, 1996; or Revision 01, dated September 

14, 2001; in service); 

or 

Airbus Modification 45638 in production (reference Airbus Service Bulletin 

A340–34–4079, dated December 11, 1998; Revision 01, dated May 27, 

1999; Revision 02, dated October 6, 1999; Revision 03, dated March 12, 

2002; Revision 04, dated June 19, 2002; Revision 05, dated July 30, 2002; 

or Revision 06, dated April 1, 2003; in service).

None. 

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane 

identified in the preceding applicability 

provision, regardless of whether it has been 

otherwise 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 (i) 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 loss or fluctuation of indicated 

airspeed, which could result in misleading 

information being provided to the flightcrew, 

accomplish the following:

For Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series 

Airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, A300 B4–

600R, and A300 F4–600R (Collectively 

Called A300–600) Series Airplanes; and 

Model A310 Series Airplanes: Replacement 

of Pitot Probes With New Pitot Probes 

(a) Within 30 months after the effective 

date of this AD, do the action specified in 

paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this AD, as 

applicable. 

(1) For Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 series 

airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, A300 B4–

600R, and A300 F4–600R (collectively called 

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A300–600) series airplanes; and Model A310 

series airplanes: Replace the Thales (formerly 

Sextant) pitot probes from the forward 

fuselage panel between FR6 and FR7 with 

new Rosemount (formerly BF Goodrich) pitot 

probes (including O-rings, gaskets, and nuts), 

per Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–0166, 

dated March 30, 2001 (for Model A300 B2 

and B4 series airplanes); Airbus Service 

Bulletin A300–34–6116, Revision 03, dated 

June 6, 2003 (for Model A300 B4–600, A300 

B4–600R, and A300 F4–600R series 

airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A310–

34–2137, Revision 03, dated June 6, 2003 (for 

Model A310 series airplanes); as applicable. 

For Model A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, and 

A300 F4–600R series airplanes, actions 

accomplished before the effective date of this 

AD per Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–

6116, dated June 19, 1998; Revision 01, dated 

August 7, 1998; or Revision 02, dated May 

25, 2000; are acceptable for compliance with 

the corresponding action required by this 

paragraph. For Model A310 series airplanes: 

Actions accomplished before the effective 

date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin 

A310–34–2137, Revision 02, dated May 25, 

2000, are acceptable for compliance with the 

corresponding action required by this 

paragraph. 

(2) For Model A300 B4–600R, A310–203, 

and A310–304 series airplanes: Replace the 

Thales (formerly Sextant) pitot probes from 

the forward fuselage panel between FR6 and 

FR7 with Thales or Sextant pitot probes 

(including O-rings, gaskets, and nuts) per 

Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–6141, 

Revision 03, dated August 27, 2002 (for 

Model A300 B4–600R series airplanes); or 

Airbus Service Bulletin A310–34–2154, 

Revision 07, dated October 8, 2002 (for 

Model A310 series airplanes); as applicable. 

For Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series 

Airplanes: Before or Concurrent 

Requirements 

(b) For Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 series 

airplanes: Before or concurrently with the 

requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) of this AD, 

as applicable, replace the Captain’s, First 

Officer’s, and standby Badin Crouzet pitot 

probes in zones 121 and 122 between 

STA881/FR6 and STA904FR7 with new 

Badin Crouzet pitot probes (including 

replacement of O-rings, gaskets, and nuts 

with new parts; and modification of electrical 

wiring and equipment of electrical wiring); 

per Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–069, 

Revision 5, dated April 8, 1982, as revised by 

Airbus A300 Service Bulletin Change Notice 

5A, dated February 16, 1987. 

Accomplishment during production of 

Airbus Modification 2435 is acceptable for 

compliance with this paragraph. 

(c) For Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 series 

airplanes, manufacturer’s serial numbers 002, 

004 through 028 inclusive, 030 through 051 

inclusive: Before or concurrently with the 

requirements of paragraph (b) of this AD, 

modify the relay box of the automatic ground 

depression systems by doing all the actions 

specified in the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–

21–053, Revision 2, dated January 3, 1980; 

per the service bulletin. 

(d) For Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 series 

airplanes, manufacturer’s serial numbers 002, 

005 through 007 inclusive, 009 through 014 

inclusive, 016, and 017: Before or 

concurrently with the requirements of 

paragraph (c) of this AD, do the actions 

specified in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of 

this AD per the Accomplishment Instructions 

of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–32–052, 

Revision 2, dated September 10, 1981. 

Actions accomplished before the effective 

date of this AD per Airbus Service Bulletin 

A300–32–052, dated November 15, 1976, are 

acceptable for compliance with the 

corresponding actions required by this 

paragraph. 

(1) Clean, restore paint coats, and apply 

mystik tape 7355 to shock strut (barrel) of the 

main landing gear. 

(2) Replace the lower arm link with a new, 

reidentified lower arm lock link. 

(e) For Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 series 

airplanes, manufacturer’s serial numbers 005 

through 007 inclusive, 009 through 012 

inclusive: Before or concurrently with the 

requirements of paragraph (b) of this AD, 

modify the electronic racks, electrical wiring, 

and cable routing by accomplishing all the 

actions specified in the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–

22–031, Revision 1, dated February 9, 1981, 

per the service bulletin. Modifications 

accomplished before the effective date of this 

AD per the original issue of Airbus Service 

Bulletin A300–22–031, dated June 25, 1979, 

are acceptable for compliance with this 

paragraph. 

For Model A319, A320, and A321 Series 

Airplanes: Replacement of Thales Pitot 

Probes 

(f) For Model A319, A320, and A321 series 

airplanes: Within 24 months after the 

effective date of this AD: Replace the Thales 

(formerly Sextant) pitot probes in zones 125, 

9DA2, and 122 with new Thales pitot probes, 

per the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1127, 

Revision 01, dated December 4, 2001. 

Replacements accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD per the original issue 

of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1127, 

dated April 24, 1997, are acceptable for 

compliance with this paragraph. 

For Model A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and 

–342 Series Airplanes: Replacement of 

Rosemount Pitot Probes 

(g) Within 30 months after the effective 

date of this AD, do the action specified in 

paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as 

applicable.

(1) For Model A330–301, –321, –322, –341, 

and –342 series airplanes: Replace the 

Rosemount pitot probes in zones 121 and 122 

with new Rosemount (formerly BF Goodrich) 

pitot probes, per the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–

34–3038, Revision 01, dated September 14, 

2001. Replacements accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD per Airbus Service 

Bulletin A330–34–3038, dated November 19, 

1996, are acceptable for compliance with the 

corresponding action required by this 

paragraph. 

(2) For Model A330–301 series airplanes: 

Replace the Rosemount pitot probes in zones 

121 and 122 with new Thales (formerly 

Sextant) pitot probes, per Airbus Service 

Bulletin A330–34–3071, Revision 01, dated 

May 30, 2001. Replacements accomplished 

before the effective date of this AD per the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus 

Service Bulletin A330–34–3071, dated 

December 11, 1998, are acceptable for 

compliance with the corresponding action 

required by this paragraph. 

For Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, 

and –313 Series Airplanes: Replace the 

Rosemount Pitot Probes 

(h) Within 30 months after the effective 

date of this AD, do the actions specified in 

paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as 

applicable. 

(1) For Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, 

–312, and –313 series airplanes: Replace the 

Rosemount pitot probes in zones 121 and 122 

with new Rosemount (formerly BF Goodrich) 

pitot probes, per the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340–

34–4042, Revision 01, dated September 14, 

2001. Replacements accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD per Airbus Service 

Bulletin A340–34–4042, dated November 19, 

1996, are acceptable for compliance with the 

corresponding action required by this 

paragraph. 

(2) For Model A340–211, –212, and –311 

series airplanes: Replace the Rosemount pitot 

probes in zones 121 and 122 with new Thales 

(formerly Sextant) pitot probes, per the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus 

Service Bulletin A340–34–4079, Revision 06, 

dated April 1, 2003. This replacement must 

be done before or concurrently with the 

requirements of paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. 

Replacements accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD per Airbus Service 

Bulletin A340–34–4079, dated December 11, 

1998; Revision 01, dated May 27, 1999; 

Revision 02, dated October 6, 1999; Revision 

03, dated March 12, 2002; Revision 04, dated 

June 19, 2002; or Revision 05, dated July 30, 

2002; are acceptable for compliance with the 

corresponding action required by this 

paragraph. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(i) 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. 

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 2: 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 

(j) 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.

Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed 

in French airworthiness directives 2001–

Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 42 / Wednesday, March 3, 2004 / Rules and Regulations 9941

362(B), dated August 8, 2001; and 2001–

265(B) R2, dated November 13, 2002.

Incorporation by Reference 

(k) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, 

the actions shall be done in accordance with 

the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 

2 of this AD. Table 2 of this AD follows:

TABLE 2.—SERVICE BULLETINS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Airbus Service Bulletin Revision Date 

A300–21–053 ............................................................................................................................................ 2 ....................... January 3, 1980. 

A300–22–031 ............................................................................................................................................ 1 ....................... February 9, 1981. 

A300–32–052 ............................................................................................................................................ 2 ....................... September 10, 1981. 

A300–34–069, as revised by Airbus A300 Service Bulletin Change Notice 5A (dated February 16, 

1987).

5 ....................... April 8, 1982. 

A300–34–0166 .......................................................................................................................................... Original ............. March 30, 2001. 

A300–34–6116 .......................................................................................................................................... 03 ..................... June 6, 2003. 

A300–34–6141 .......................................................................................................................................... 03 ..................... August 27, 2002. 

A310–34–2137 .......................................................................................................................................... 03 ..................... June 6, 2003. 

A310–34–2154 .......................................................................................................................................... 07 ..................... October 8, 2002. 

A320–34–1127 .......................................................................................................................................... 01 ..................... December 4, 2001. 

A330–34–3038 .......................................................................................................................................... 01 ..................... September 14, 2001. 

A330–34–3071 .......................................................................................................................................... 01 ..................... May 30, 2001. 

A340–34–4042 .......................................................................................................................................... 01 ..................... September 14, 2001. 

A340–34–4079 .......................................................................................................................................... 06 ..................... April 1, 2003. 

Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–069, 

Revision 5, contains the following effective 

pages:

Page Number Revision level 

shown on page Date shown on page 

1, 7, 8, 61, 62 ........................................................................................................................................... 5 ....................... April 8, 1982. 

2 ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 ....................... October 1, 1981. 

3–6, 9–13, 16–21, 26–39, 41–48, 57–60, 63–66, 71, 72 ........................................................................ Original ............. April 12, 1979. 

14, 15, 22, 40, 49–52, 75, 76 ................................................................................................................... 3 ....................... March 23, 1981. 

23, 24, 53–56, 67–70, 73, 74, 77–80 ....................................................................................................... 1 ....................... March 14, 1980. 

25 .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 ....................... April 10, 1980. 

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. Copies may be obtained 

from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice 

Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. 

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. 

Effective Date 

(1) This amendment becomes effective on 

April 7, 2004.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 

4, 2004. 

Kevin M. Mullin, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 04–4513 Filed 3–2–04; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NM–170–AD; Amendment 

39–13503; AD 2004–05–09] 

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell 

Douglas Model DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–

9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), DC–

9–87 (MD–87), and MD–88 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a 

new airworthiness directive (AD), 

applicable to certain McDonnell 

Douglas airplane models, that requires a 

one-time inspection for chafing of 

wiring in the left-hand tunnel area of 

the forward cargo compartment, repair if 

necessary, and coiling and stowing of 

excess wiring. This action is necessary 

to prevent wire chafing and subsequent 

shorting to structure in the forward 

cargo compartment, which could result 

in smoke or fire in the airplane. This 

action is intended to address the 

identified unsafe condition.

DATES: Effective April 7, 2004. 

The incorporation by reference of 

certain publications listed in the 

regulations is approved by the Director 

of the Federal Register as of April 7, 

2004.

ADDRESSES: The service information 

referenced in this AD may be obtained 

from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 

Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood 

Boulevard, Long Beach, California 

90846, Attention: Data and Service 

Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800–

0024). This information may be 

examined at the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Transport 

Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 

1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 

Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles 

Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 

Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, 

California; or at the Office of the Federal 

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 

suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Elvin Wheeler, Aerospace Engineer, 

Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–

130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft