Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 59295-59298 [2013-23443]
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(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November
12, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, –300ER, and
–777F series airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777–53A0068, dated June
12, 2013.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of
cracking in the fuselage skin underneath the
satellite communication (SATCOM) antenna
adapter. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking and corrosion in the fuselage
skin, which could lead to rapid
decompression and loss of structural
integrity of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
(1) For Group 1–4 airplanes and Group 5,
Configuration 3 and 4 airplanes identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0068,
dated June 12, 2013: Except as required by
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD,
within the applicable compliance times
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0068,
dated June 12, 2013, do internal detailed and
surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections of the visible fuselage skin, and
doubler if installed, for cracking; do external
detailed and surface HFEC inspections of the
visible fuselage skin, and doubler if installed,
for cracking, corrosion, and any indication
that shows a contact of a certain fastener to
a bonding jumper; and do all applicable
repairs; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777–53A0068, dated June
12, 2013, except as required by paragraph
(h)(3) of this AD. Thereafter, repeat the
inspections at the applicable intervals
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0068,
dated June 12, 2013. Do all applicable repairs
before further flight.
(2) For Group 5, Configuration 1, 2, and 5
airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–53A0068, dated June 12, 2013:
No action is required by this AD.
(h) Exceptions to the Service Information
(1) The ‘‘Condition Questionnaire’’ column
in Tables 1, 5, and 9 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 777–53A0068, dated June 12, 2013,
refers to airplanes with certain conditions ‘‘at
the time of the original issue date of this
service bulletin.’’ For this AD, use ‘‘as of the
effective date of this AD’’ instead of ‘‘at the
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time of the original issue date of this service
bulletin.’’
(2) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–53A0068,
dated June 12, 2013, specifies a compliance
time ‘‘after the original issue date of this
service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance
time after the effective date of this AD.
(3) If any crack, corrosion, or indication
that shows a contact of the fastener attaching
the SATCOM lug adapter plate to the
bonding plate is found during any inspection
required by this AD, and Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 777–53A0068, dated June
12, 2013, specifies to contact Boeing for
repair instructions: Before further flight,
repair using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9–ANMSeattle-ACO–AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Melanie Violette, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM 120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057 3356;
phone: (425) 917–6422; fax: (425) 917–6590;
email: melanie.violette@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425 227–1221.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 18, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0829; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–085–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
airworthiness directive (AD) 2010–23–
12, which applies to certain Airbus
Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, and –243F Airplanes,
Model A330–300 series airplanes, and
Model A340–200, A340–300, A340–500,
and A340–600 series airplanes. AD
2010–23–12 requires inspecting to
determine the part number for Thales
Avionics Angle of Attack (AoA) probes,
and replacing any affected probe with a
serviceable probe. Since we issued AD
2010–23–12 we received reports that the
AoA sensors on certain airplanes were
modified and re-identified without
performing the inspection to determine
the part number; therefore, the affected
probes were not replaced with
serviceable probes. This proposed AD
would add airplanes to the applicability
and, for certain airplanes, require those
affected probes be replaced. We are
proposing this AD to prevent erroneous
AoA information and consequent
delayed activation or non-activation of
the AoA protection systems, which, in
combination with flight at a high angle
of attack, could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 12,
2013.
SUMMARY:
You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
ADDRESSES:
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For Airbus service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus SAS—Airworthiness Office—
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45
80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@
airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com.
For Thales Avionics service
information identified in this proposed
AD, contact Thales—Aerospace
Division, 105, avenue du General
Eisenhower—BP 63647, 31036 Toulouse
Cedex 1, France; telephone +33 (0)5 61
19 65 00; fax +33 (0)5 61 19 66 00;
Internet https://www.thalesgroup.com/
aerospace. You may review copies of
the referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2013–0829; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–085–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
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economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On October 22, 2010, we issued AD
2010–23–12, Amendment 39–16501 (75
FR 68698, November 9, 2010). That AD
required actions intended to address an
unsafe condition on the products listed
above.
Since we issued AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010), we received reports
that the AoA sensors on certain
airplanes were modified and reidentified without performing the
inspection to determine the part
number; therefore, the affected probes
were not replaced with serviceable
probes. The European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0068,
dated March 15, 2013 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
During Airbus Final Assembly Line
reception flight tests, Angle of Attack (AoA)
data from two different aeroplanes were
found inaccurate, which was confirmed by
flight data analysis.
The results of the investigation conducted
by Airbus and Thales on the removed sensors
revealed oil residue between the stator and
the rotor parts of the AoA vane position
resolvers. This oil residue was the result of
incorrect removal of machining oil during the
manufacturing process of the AoA resolvers.
At low temperatures, this oil residue
becomes viscous (typically in cruise) causing
delayed and/or reduced AoA vane
movement. Multiple AoA sensors could be
simultaneously affected, providing incorrect
indications of the AoA of the aeroplane.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to erroneous AoA information and
consequent delayed activation or nonactivation of the AoA protection systems
which, if during flight at a high angle of
attack, could result in reduced control of the
aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, EASA
issued AD 2010–0016R1 [(https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_
0068.pdf/AD_2011-0007R1_1)] [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
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identification of the serial number (S/N) of
each installed Thales Avionics (formerly
SEXTANT), Part Number (P/N) C16291AA
AoA sensor and the replacement of all
suspect units with serviceable one. EASA AD
2010–0016R1 also prohibited the (re)
installation of these same S/N AoA sensors
on any aeroplane, unless corrective measures
had been accomplished.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was
discovered that a part of the affected
population of AoA sensors may have been
modified and re-identified from P/N
C16291AA to P/N C16291AB, in accordance
with the instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin (SB) A330–34–3228 or SB A340–34–
5070, as applicable to aeroplane type,
without having passed the inspection in
accordance with the instructions of Thales
Avionics SB C16291A–34–007, Revision 01.
For the reasons described above, this new
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2010–0016R1, which is superseded,
[adds airplanes to the applicability, and
requires, for the affected population that was
not addressed by EASA AD 2010–0016R1,
the replacement of the suspect units with
serviceable ones.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Thales Avionics has issued Service
Bulletin C16291A–34–007, Revision 04,
dated October 11, 2012.
The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Change to AD 2010–23–12, Amendment
39–16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9,
2010)
We have changed paragraph (h) in
this proposed AD to clarify the
procedures for replacing the probes.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 70 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2010–23–12, Amendment 39–16501 (75
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FR 68698, November 9, 2010), and
retained in this proposed AD take about
3 work-hours per product, at an average
labor rate of $85 per work hour. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of
the currently required actions is $255
per product.
We estimate that it would take about
9 work-hours per product to comply
with the new basic requirements of this
proposed AD. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour. Required parts
would cost about $0 per product. Where
the service information lists required
parts costs that are covered under
warranty, we have assumed that there
will be no charge for these parts. As we
do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur
costs higher than estimated here. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of
the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$53,550, or $765 per product.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the optional terminating
action specified in this proposed AD.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. 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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2010–23–12, Amendment 39–16501 (75
FR 68698, November 9, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2013–0829;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–085–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November
12, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010).
(c) Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
(1) Model A330–201, A330–202, A330–
203, A330–223, A330–223F, A330–243,
A330–243F, A330–301, A330–302, A330–
303, A330–321, A330–322, A330–323, A330–
341, A330–342, and A330–343 airplanes; all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(2) Model A340–211, A340–212, A340–
213, A340–311, A340–312, A340–313, A340–
541, and A340–642 airplanes; all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 34: Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that the
AoA sensors on certain airplanes were
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modified and re-identified without
performing an inspection to determine the
part number; therefore, probes having certain
part numbers were not replaced with
serviceable probes. We are issuing this AD to
prevent erroneous AoA information and
consequent delayed activation or nonactivation of the AoA protection systems,
which, in combination with flight at a high
angle of attack, could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Retained Inspection of AoA Probes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010). For airplanes on which
an AoA sensor having part number (P/N)
C16291AA is installed, except as provided by
paragraph (k) of this AD: Within 3 months
after December 14, 2010 (the effective date of
AD 2010–23–12), perform a detailed
inspection of the Thales Avionics AoA
probes having P/N C16291AA for a serial
number identification, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
serial number of the AoA probe can be
conclusively determined from that review. If
no AoA probe having P/N C16291AA and a
serial number identified in Thales Service
Bulletin C16291A–34–007, Revision 01,
dated December 3, 2009, is identified during
the inspection required by this paragraph of
this AD, no further action is required by this
AD, except for paragraph (l) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–34–3232, dated January 20, 2010 (for
Model A330–200 and A330–300 series
airplanes).
(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–4239, dated January 20, 2010 (for
Model A340–200 and A340–300 series
airplanes).
(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–5072, dated January 20, 2010 (for
Model A340–500, and A340–600 series
airplanes).
(h) Retained Replacement of Identified AoA
Probes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010), with clarified
procedures. If the serial number of the AoA
probe identified during the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD
corresponds to a suspect AoA probe specified
in Thales Service Bulletin C16291A–34–007,
Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009: At the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1)
or (h)(2) of this AD, replace the affected AoA
probe with a serviceable AoA probe, in
accordance with one of the four options and
associated Accomplishment Instructions
specified in the applicable service bulletin
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identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 53368 (back-up speed scale) has
been embodied in production or Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–34–3213, Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–34–4213, or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–34–5060, as
applicable, has been embodied in service:
Within 3 months after December 14, 2010
(the effective date of AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010)).
(2) For airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 53368 (back-up speed scale) has
not been embodied in production and Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–34–3213, Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–34–4213, or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–34–5060, as
applicable, has not been embodied in service:
Within 15 months after December 14, 2010
(the effective date of AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010)).
(i) New Replacement of AoA Probes
For airplanes on which an AoA probe
having P/N C16291AA or C16291AB, with a
serial number identified in Thales Service
Bulletin C16291A–34–007, Revision 04,
dated October 11, 2012, is installed, except
as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD:
Within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, replace any AoA probe having P/N
C16291AA or C16291AB with a serviceable
AoA probe, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
A review of airplane maintenance records
that demonstrates that the affected AoA
probe has passed the inspection, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Thales Service Bulletin
C16291A–34–007, Revision 04, dated
October 11, 2012, is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of this
paragraph.
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(j) Exception to AD Requirements
Airplanes on which Airbus Modification
58555 (installation of AoA sensors with P/N
C16291AB) or Airbus Modification 46921
(installation of AoA sensors with P/N
0861ED) has been embodied in production
are not affected by the requirements in
paragraphs (g), (h) and (i) of this AD,
provided that no AoA sensor has been
replaced since first flight.
(k) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) For airplanes on which an AoA sensor
having part number (P/N) C16291AA is
installed: As of December 14, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010)) and until the effective
date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, a Thales Avionics AoA probe
having P/N C16291AA and a serial number
identified in Thales Service Bulletin
C16291A–34–007, Revision 01, dated
December 3, 2009, unless the AoA is fitted
with an inspection label stating that Thales
Service Bulletin C16291A–34–007, has been
accomplished.
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(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a Thales
Avionics AoA probe having P/N C16291AA
or P/N C16291AB and a serial number
identified in Thales Service Bulletin
C16291A–34–007, Revision 04, dated
October 11, 2012, unless the AoA is fitted
with an inspection label stating that Thales
Service Bulletin C16291A–34–007, has been
accomplished.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 227–1138; fax (425)
227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0068, dated March 15, 2013,
for related information, which can be found
in the AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
(2) For Airbus service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus SAS—Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(3) For Thales Avionics service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
Thales—Aerospace Division, 105, avenue du
General Eisenhower—BP 63647, 31036
Toulouse Cedex 1, France; telephone +33
(0)5 61 19 65 00; fax +33 (0)5 61 19 66 00;
Internet https://www.thalesgroup.com/
aerospace.
(4) You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 17, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1158; Directorate
Identifier 2010–SW–018–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
France Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to revise
airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–22–
05 for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter)
Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D,
D1, AS355E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP
helicopters with certain tail rotor pitch
control rods installed. AD 2011–22–05
currently requires, before the first flight
of each day, checking the tail rotor (T/
R) pitch control rod (control rod)
outboard spherical bearing (bearing) for
play. If play exists, AD 2011–22–05
requires measuring the bearing’s radial
and axial play. Since we issued AD
2011–22–05, we have determined that
we can safely extend the compliance
time to perform the initial and recurring
checks for bearing play. The proposed
actions are intended to prevent failure
of a control rod, loss of T/R control, and
subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 25,
2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0829; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-085-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2010-23-
12, which applies to certain Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -
223F, -243, and -243F Airplanes, Model A330-300 series airplanes, and
Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD
2010-23-12 requires inspecting to determine the part number for Thales
Avionics Angle of Attack (AoA) probes, and replacing any affected probe
with a serviceable probe. Since we issued AD 2010-23-12 we received
reports that the AoA sensors on certain airplanes were modified and re-
identified without performing the inspection to determine the part
number; therefore, the affected probes were not replaced with
serviceable probes. This proposed AD would add airplanes to the
applicability and, for certain airplanes, require those affected probes
be replaced. We are proposing this AD to prevent erroneous AoA
information and consequent delayed activation or non-activation of the
AoA protection systems, which, in combination with flight at a high
angle of attack, could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 12,
2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For Airbus service information identified in this proposed AD,
contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com.
For Thales Avionics service information identified in this proposed
AD, contact Thales--Aerospace Division, 105, avenue du General
Eisenhower--BP 63647, 31036 Toulouse Cedex 1, France; telephone +33
(0)5 61 19 65 00; fax +33 (0)5 61 19 66 00; Internet https://www.thalesgroup.com/aerospace. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0829;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-085-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On October 22, 2010, we issued AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501
(75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010). That AD required actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on the products listed above.
Since we issued AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010), we received reports that the AoA sensors on certain
airplanes were modified and re-identified without performing the
inspection to determine the part number; therefore, the affected probes
were not replaced with serviceable probes. The European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-
0068, dated March 15, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
During Airbus Final Assembly Line reception flight tests, Angle
of Attack (AoA) data from two different aeroplanes were found
inaccurate, which was confirmed by flight data analysis.
The results of the investigation conducted by Airbus and Thales
on the removed sensors revealed oil residue between the stator and
the rotor parts of the AoA vane position resolvers. This oil residue
was the result of incorrect removal of machining oil during the
manufacturing process of the AoA resolvers. At low temperatures,
this oil residue becomes viscous (typically in cruise) causing
delayed and/or reduced AoA vane movement. Multiple AoA sensors could
be simultaneously affected, providing incorrect indications of the
AoA of the aeroplane.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to erroneous AoA
information and consequent delayed activation or non-activation of
the AoA protection systems which, if during flight at a high angle
of attack, could result in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2010-0016R1
[(https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0068.pdf/AD_2011-0007R1_1)] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-
16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010)] to require the identification
of the serial number (S/N) of each installed Thales Avionics
(formerly SEXTANT), Part Number (P/N) C16291AA AoA sensor and the
replacement of all suspect units with serviceable one. EASA AD 2010-
0016R1 also prohibited the (re) installation of these same S/N AoA
sensors on any aeroplane, unless corrective measures had been
accomplished.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was discovered that a part
of the affected population of AoA sensors may have been modified and
re-identified from P/N C16291AA to P/N C16291AB, in accordance with
the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A330-34-3228 or SB
A340-34-5070, as applicable to aeroplane type, without having passed
the inspection in accordance with the instructions of Thales
Avionics SB C16291A-34-007, Revision 01.
For the reasons described above, this new [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2010-0016R1, which is superseded, [adds
airplanes to the applicability, and requires, for the affected
population that was not addressed by EASA AD 2010-0016R1, the
replacement of the suspect units with serviceable ones.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Thales Avionics has issued Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007,
Revision 04, dated October 11, 2012.
The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Change to AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9,
2010)
We have changed paragraph (h) in this proposed AD to clarify the
procedures for replacing the probes.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 70 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501
(75
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FR 68698, November 9, 2010), and retained in this proposed AD take
about 3 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently
required actions is $255 per product.
We estimate that it would take about 9 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD
on U.S. operators to be $53,550, or $765 per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the optional terminating action specified in this
proposed AD.
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 determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. 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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010), and
adding the following new AD:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2013-0829; Directorate Identifier 2013-
NM-085-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November 12, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR
68698, November 9, 2010).
(c) Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
(1) Model A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F,
A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-
322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes; all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(2) Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312,
A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes; all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34: Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that the AoA sensors on certain
airplanes were modified and re-identified without performing an
inspection to determine the part number; therefore, probes having
certain part numbers were not replaced with serviceable probes. We
are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous AoA information and
consequent delayed activation or non-activation of the AoA
protection systems, which, in combination with flight at a high
angle of attack, could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Retained Inspection of AoA Probes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010). For
airplanes on which an AoA sensor having part number (P/N) C16291AA
is installed, except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD: Within
3 months after December 14, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-23-
12), perform a detailed inspection of the Thales Avionics AoA probes
having P/N C16291AA for a serial number identification, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the
AoA probe can be conclusively determined from that review. If no AoA
probe having P/N C16291AA and a serial number identified in Thales
Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated December 3,
2009, is identified during the inspection required by this paragraph
of this AD, no further action is required by this AD, except for
paragraph (l) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232, dated
January 20, 2010 (for Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes).
(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239, dated
January 20, 2010 (for Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes).
(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072, dated
January 20, 2010 (for Model A340-500, and A340-600 series
airplanes).
(h) Retained Replacement of Identified AoA Probes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010), with
clarified procedures. If the serial number of the AoA probe
identified during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD corresponds to a suspect AoA probe specified in Thales Service
Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009: At the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD,
replace the affected AoA probe with a serviceable AoA probe, in
accordance with one of the four options and associated
Accomplishment Instructions specified in the applicable service
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identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 53368 (back-up
speed scale) has been embodied in production or Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-34-3213, Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4213, or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5060, as applicable, has been
embodied in service: Within 3 months after December 14, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010)).
(2) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 53368 (back-up
speed scale) has not been embodied in production and Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-34-3213, Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4213, or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5060, as applicable, has not been
embodied in service: Within 15 months after December 14, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010)).
(i) New Replacement of AoA Probes
For airplanes on which an AoA probe having P/N C16291AA or
C16291AB, with a serial number identified in Thales Service Bulletin
C16291A-34-007, Revision 04, dated October 11, 2012, is installed,
except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD: Within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD, replace any AoA probe having P/
N C16291AA or C16291AB with a serviceable AoA probe, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of
this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records that demonstrates
that the affected AoA probe has passed the inspection, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Thales Service Bulletin
C16291A-34-007, Revision 04, dated October 11, 2012, is acceptable
for compliance with the requirements of this paragraph.
(j) Exception to AD Requirements
Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 58555 (installation of
AoA sensors with P/N C16291AB) or Airbus Modification 46921
(installation of AoA sensors with P/N 0861ED) has been embodied in
production are not affected by the requirements in paragraphs (g),
(h) and (i) of this AD, provided that no AoA sensor has been
replaced since first flight.
(k) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) For airplanes on which an AoA sensor having part number (P/
N) C16291AA is installed: As of December 14, 2010 (the effective
date of AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9,
2010)) and until the effective date of this AD, no person may
install, on any airplane, a Thales Avionics AoA probe having P/N
C16291AA and a serial number identified in Thales Service Bulletin
C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009, unless the AoA
is fitted with an inspection label stating that Thales Service
Bulletin C16291A-34-007, has been accomplished.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install,
on any airplane, a Thales Avionics AoA probe having P/N C16291AA or
P/N C16291AB and a serial number identified in Thales Service
Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 04, dated October 11, 2012, unless
the AoA is fitted with an inspection label stating that Thales
Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, has been accomplished.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0068, dated March 15, 2013, for related
information, which can be found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) For Airbus service information identified in this proposed
AD, contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93
36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(3) For Thales Avionics service information identified in this
proposed AD, contact Thales--Aerospace Division, 105, avenue du
General Eisenhower--BP 63647, 31036 Toulouse Cedex 1, France;
telephone +33 (0)5 61 19 65 00; fax +33 (0)5 61 19 66 00; Internet
https://www.thalesgroup.com/aerospace.
(4) You may review copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 17, 2013.
Ross Landes,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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