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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:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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, use these actions if they are
FAA-approved. Corrective actions are
considered FAA-approved if they were
approved by the State of Design Authority (or
its delegated agent, or the DAH with a State
of Design Authority’s design organization
approval). For a repair method to be
approved, the repair approval must
specifically refer to this AD. You are required
to ensure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0087, dated
April 9, 2013, for related information. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0975-0002.
(2) For ATR service information identified
in this AD that is not incorporated by
reference in this AD, contact ATR—GIE
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Avions de Transport Regional, 1, Allee Pierre
Nadot, 31712 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 (0) 5 62 21 62 21; fax +33 (0)
5 62 21 67 18; email
continued.airworthiness@atr.fr; Internet
https://www.aerochain.com. You may view
this service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
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Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) PPG Aerospace Component Service
Bulletin NP–158862–001 Revision 1, dated
January 10, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact PPG Aerospace, 12780 San
Fernando Road, Sylmar, CA 91342; phone:
818 362 6711; fax: 818 362 0603; Internet:
https://corporateportal.ppg.com/na/
aerospace.
(4) You may view this 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–07317 Filed 4–2–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0829; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–085–AD; Amendment
39–17814; AD 2014–06–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010–23–
12 for certain Airbus Model A330 and
Model A340 series airplanes. AD 2010–
23–12 required inspecting to determine
the part number for Thales Avionics
Angle of Attack (AoA) probes, and
replacing any affected probe with a
serviceable probe. This new AD adds
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airplanes to the applicability and, for
certain airplanes, requires that those
affected probes be replaced. This AD
was prompted by 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. 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.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
8, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 8, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of December 14, 2010 (75 FR
68698, November 9, 2010).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
For Airbus service information
identified in this 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. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington.
For Thales Avionics service
information identified in this 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 view this 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010). AD 2010–23–12
applied to certain Airbus Model A330
and Model A340 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 26, 2013 (78 FR
59295). The NPRM was prompted by
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 NPRM proposed to require
inspecting to determine the part number
for Thales Avionics Angle of Attack
(AoA) probes, and replacing any
affected probe with a serviceable probe.
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.
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.
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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 examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
Revised Service Information
Since the NPRM (78 FR 59295,
September 26, 2013) was published, we
have received the following service
information:
• Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–34–3232, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013 (for Model A330–
200 and A330–300 series airplanes);
• Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–4239, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013 (for Model A340–
200 and A340–300 series airplanes); and
• Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–5072, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013 (for Model A340–
500, and A340–600 series airplanes).
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comment received.
Request To Include Revised Service
Information
Airbus asked that we include the
service information identified
previously under ‘‘Revised Service
Information’’ as a means of compliance
for accomplishing the required actions.
We agree with the commenter and
have included this new service
information in paragraph (i) of this AD.
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We have also given credit for previous
revisions of the service information by
adding a new paragraph (k) to this AD
and redesignating subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
Change to Paragraph (g) of This AD
The NPRM (78 FR 59295, September
26, 2013) contained a typographical
error in paragraph (g) of the NPRM. The
last sentence of paragraph (g) of the
NPRM referred to ‘‘paragraph (l) of this
AD.’’ Paragraph (l) of the NPRM
contained the ‘‘Other FAA AD
Provisions’’ text. The last sentence of
paragraph (g) of the NPRM should have
referred to the ‘‘Parts Installation
Limitations’’ text, which was in
paragraph (k) of the NPRM. However,
we have not changed the last sentence
in paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to
paragraph (k) of this AD, because the
reference to paragraph (l) of this AD is
now correct. As stated previously, a new
paragraph (k) was added to this AD and,
therefore, paragraph (k) of the NPRM is
now referred to as paragraph (l) in this
AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously.
We have determined that these changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
59295, September 26, 2013) for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 59295,
September 26, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects about
70 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that were required by AD
2010–23–12, Amendment 39–16501 (75
FR 68698, November 9, 2010), and are
retained in this AD take about 3 workhours per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work hour. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the
retained required actions is $255 per
product.
We estimate that it takes about 9
work-hours per product to comply with
the new basic requirements of this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per workhour. Required parts 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
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than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of the 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 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.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;
D=FAA-2013-0597; 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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
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other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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:
■
2014–06–10 Airbus: Amendment 39–17814.
Docket No. FAA–2013–0829; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–085–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective May 8, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010–23–12,
Amendment 39–16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010).
(c) Applicability
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
Angle of Attack (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. 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
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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 (l) 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 as provided by 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
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:
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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 (l) 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
paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD. A
review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this paragraph if the records
clearly demonstrate that the affected AoA
probe has passed the inspection specified in
Thales Service Bulletin C16291A–34–007,
Revision 04, dated October 11, 2012.
(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–34–3232, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013.
(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–4239, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013.
(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–5072, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013.
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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) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the service information
identified in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3)
of this AD, as applicable, which is not
incorporated by reference in 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
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Model A340–500, and A340–600 series
airplanes).
(l) 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.
(m) 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, WA 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0068, dated March 15, 2013,
for related information. You may examine the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0829-0002.
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(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference may
be viewed at the address specified in
paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(7) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on May 8, 2014.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–34–3232, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–4239, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–5072, Revision 01, dated
September 17, 2013.
(iv) Thales Service Bulletin C16291A–34–
007, Revision 04, dated October 11, 2012.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 14, 2010 (75
FR 68698, November 9, 2010).
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–34–3232, excluding Appendix 01,
dated January 20, 2010.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–4239, excluding Appendix 01,
dated January 20, 2010.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–34–5072, excluding Appendix 01,
dated January 20, 2010.
(iv) Thales Service Bulletin C16291A–34–
007, Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009.
(5) For Airbus service information
identified in this 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.
(6) For Thales Avionics service information
identified in this 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.
(7) You may view this 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.
(8) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
17, 2014.
Dionne Palermo,
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;
Amendment 39-17814; AD 2014-06-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-23-12 for
certain Airbus Model A330 and Model A340 series airplanes. AD 2010-23-
12 required inspecting to determine the part number for Thales Avionics
Angle of Attack (AoA) probes, and replacing any affected probe with a
serviceable probe. This new AD adds airplanes to the applicability and,
for certain airplanes, requires that those affected probes be replaced.
This AD was prompted by 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. 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.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 8, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 8, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of
December 14, 2010 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
For Airbus service information identified in this 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. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington.
For Thales Avionics service information identified in this 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 view this 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698,
November 9, 2010). AD 2010-23-12 applied to certain Airbus Model A330
and Model A340 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 26, 2013 (78 FR 59295). The NPRM was prompted by
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 NPRM proposed to require inspecting to
determine the part number for Thales Avionics Angle of Attack (AoA)
probes, and replacing any affected probe with a serviceable probe. 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.
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 examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Revised Service Information
Since the NPRM (78 FR 59295, September 26, 2013) was published, we
have received the following service information:
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232, Revision
01, dated September 17, 2013 (for Model A330-200 and A330-300 series
airplanes);
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239, Revision
01, dated September 17, 2013 (for Model A340-200 and A340-300 series
airplanes); and
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072, Revision
01, dated September 17, 2013 (for Model A340-500, and A340-600 series
airplanes).
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comment received.
Request To Include Revised Service Information
Airbus asked that we include the service information identified
previously under ``Revised Service Information'' as a means of
compliance for accomplishing the required actions.
We agree with the commenter and have included this new service
information in paragraph (i) of this AD. We have also given credit for
previous revisions of the service information by adding a new paragraph
(k) to this AD and redesignating subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Change to Paragraph (g) of This AD
The NPRM (78 FR 59295, September 26, 2013) contained a
typographical error in paragraph (g) of the NPRM. The last sentence of
paragraph (g) of the NPRM referred to ``paragraph (l) of this AD.''
Paragraph (l) of the NPRM contained the ``Other FAA AD Provisions''
text. The last sentence of paragraph (g) of the NPRM should have
referred to the ``Parts Installation Limitations'' text, which was in
paragraph (k) of the NPRM. However, we have not changed the last
sentence in paragraph (g) of this AD to refer to paragraph (k) of this
AD, because the reference to paragraph (l) of this AD is now correct.
As stated previously, a new paragraph (k) was added to this AD and,
therefore, paragraph (k) of the NPRM is now referred to as paragraph
(l) in this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously. We have determined that
these changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 59295, September 26, 2013) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 59295, September 26, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects about 70 products of U.S.
registry.
The actions that were required by AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501
(75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010), and are retained in this 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 retained
required actions is $255 per product.
We estimate that it takes about 9 work-hours per product to comply
with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour. Required parts 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
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than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
the 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
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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0597; 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 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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:
2014-06-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-17814. Docket No. FAA-2013-0829;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-085-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 8, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR
68698, November 9, 2010).
(c) Applicability
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 Angle of Attack (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. 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 (l) 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 as
provided by 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 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:
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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 (l) 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 paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of
this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of this paragraph if the records
clearly demonstrate that the affected AoA probe has passed the
inspection specified in Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007,
Revision 04, dated October 11, 2012.
(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232, Revision 01,
dated September 17, 2013.
(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239, Revision 01,
dated September 17, 2013.
(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072, Revision 01,
dated September 17, 2013.
(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) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using the service information identified in
paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD, as applicable, which
is not incorporated by reference in 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).
(l) 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.
(m) 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,
WA 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0068, dated March 15, 2013, for related
information. You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0829-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be viewed at the address specified in
paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(7) of this AD.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 8, 2014.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232, Revision 01,
dated September 17, 2013.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239, Revision
01, dated September 17, 2013.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072, Revision
01, dated September 17, 2013.
(iv) Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 04, dated
October 11, 2012.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 14, 2010 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010).
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232, excluding
Appendix 01, dated January 20, 2010.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239, excluding
Appendix 01, dated January 20, 2010.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072, excluding
Appendix 01, dated January 20, 2010.
(iv) Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated
December 3, 2009.
(5) For Airbus service information identified in this 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.
(6) For Thales Avionics service information identified in this
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.
(7) You may view this 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.
(8) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 17, 2014.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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