AD 2007-16-02: Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and…

This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; certificated in any category; except as provided by paragraph (c)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 49202 has been embodied in production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3090 has been embodied in service. (2) Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, all certified models, all serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 49202 has been embodied in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4098 has been embodied in service. (3) This AD does not apply to Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes repaired in accordance with Airbus Repair Drawing R57115053, R57115051, or R57115047 (installation of titanium doubler). These airplanes are covered by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive 2006-0314, dated October 13, 2006. On May 25, 2007, we issued AD 2007-12-08, amendment 39-15086 (72 FR 31171, June 6, 2007), which is the parallel FAA AD to EASA airworthiness directive 2006-0314.