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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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. Amend § 39.13 by adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
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Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2014–
0191; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–
256–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 27,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. Model
DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes;
certificated in any category; serial numbers
4001, and 4003 through 4417 inclusive, with
installed engine fuel feed ejector pump
having part number (P/N) 2960008–102.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of swing
arm assemblies of engine fuel feed ejector
pumps detaching from the outlet port of the
engine fuel feed ejector pump and partially
blocking the engine fuel feed line. We are
issuing this AD to prevent blocked engine
fuel flow and possible engine flameout.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Installation
Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months,
whichever occurs first, after the effective date
of this AD, install a restrictor into the engine
fuel feed line, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 84–28–16, Revision B, dated
June 17, 2013.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Bombardier Service
Bulletin 84–28–16, dated July 16, 2012; or
Revision A, dated May 23, 2013. This service
information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN:
Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–35, dated
November 15, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0191.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet https://www.bombardier.com. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 2,
2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0192; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–221–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–10–
06, for all Airbus Model A330–200
Freighter, A330–200, A330–300, A340–
200, A340–300, A340–500, and A340–
600 series airplanes. AD 2013–10–06
currently requires an inspection to
identify the installed windshields, and
replacement of any affected windshield.
Since we issued AD 2013–10–06, the
manufacturer has identified a new batch
of affected windshield parts on the
airplane. This proposed AD would
expand the inspection area to 15
additional windshields’ serial numbers.
We are proposing this AD to prevent
significantly increased workload for the
flightcrew, which could, under some
flight phases and/or circumstances,
constitute an unsafe condition.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by May 27, 2014.
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
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.
SUMMARY:
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For 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. You
may view this 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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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0192; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility 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, WA
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–2014–0192; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–221–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 May 16, 2013, we issued AD
2013–10–06, Amendment 39–17459 (78
FR 32347, May 30, 2013). AD 2013–10–
06 requires actions intended to address
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an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model
A330–200 Freighter, A330–200, A330–
300, A340–200, A340–300, A340–500,
and A340–600 series airplanes.
Since we issued AD 2013–10–06,
Amendment 39–17459 (78 FR 32347,
May 30, 2013), the manufacturer has
identified a new batch of windshield
parts that are subject to the identified
unsafe condition. The European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the Technical Agent for the Member
States of the European Community, has
issued EASA Airworthiness Directive
2013–0256, dated October 21, 2013
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus Model A330–
201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243,
–243F, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes;
and Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Several operators reported cases of burning
smell and/or smoke in the cockpit during
cruise phase leading in some cases to
diversion. Findings showed that the cause of
these events is the burning of the SaintGobain Sully (SGS) windshield connector
terminal block.
This condition, if not corrected, could
significantly increase the flight crew
workload which would, under some flight
phases and/or circumstances constitute an
unsafe condition.
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
published 3 different Service Bulletins (SB)
and EASA issued AD 2011–0242 (later
corrected) which required the identification
of the installed windshields and replacement
of the affected part.
Since issuance of that [EASA] AD, a new
occurrence in service led Airbus to identify
a new batch of affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2011–0242, which is superseded, and
requires identification and replacement of
the additionally identified windshields.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0192.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued the following
service information:
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–
3009, Revision 03, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1,
2013;
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
4008, Revision 02, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1,
2013; and
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
5002, Revision 02, including
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Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1,
2013.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2013–10–06, Amendment 39–17459 (78
FR 32347, May 30, 2013), and retained
in this proposed AD take about 2 workhours per product, at an average labor
rate of $85 per work-hour. Required
parts cost about $0 per product. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of
the actions that were required by AD
2013–10–06 is $170 per product.
We also estimate that it would take
about 2 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $10,200, or $170 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 10 work-hours and require parts
costing $0, for a cost of $850 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this action.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
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:
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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.
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. Amend § 39.13 by removing
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–10–
06, Amendment 39–17459 (78 FR
32347, May 30, 2013), and adding the
following new AD:
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2014–0192;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–221–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 27,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2013–10–06,
Amendment 39–17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30,
2013).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 56, Windows.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by several reports
of a burning smell and/or smoke in the
cockpit during cruise phase, leading in some
cases, to diversion to alternate airports. We
are issuing this AD to prevent significantly
increased workload for the flightcrew, which
could, under some flight phases and/or
circumstances, constitute an unsafe
condition.
(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 With Revised Service
Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2013–10–06,
Amendment 39–17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30,
2013), with revised service information.
Within 1,200 flight hours after July 5, 2013
(the effective date of AD 2013–10–06),
inspect to identify the manufacturer, the part
number, and the serial number of the lefthand (LH) and right-hand (RH) windshields
installed on the airplane, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)
of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this inspection if the manufacturer, part
number, and serial number of the installed
windshields can be conclusively determined
from that review.
(1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–56–3009, Revision 03, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
As of the effective date of this AD, use only
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and
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02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) For Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–56–4008, Revision 01,
including Appendix 01, dated February 8,
2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01
and 02, dated August 1, 2013. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–56–4008, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(3) For Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01,
dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–56–5002, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of
this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–56–5002, Revision 02, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013,
to do the actions required by paragraph (g)
of this AD.
(h) Retained Replacement With Revised
Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2013–10–06,
Amendment 39–17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30,
2013), with revised service information. If it
is found, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, that any installed
LH or RH windshield was manufactured by
Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part
number and serial number are specified in
the applicable Airbus service information
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)
of this AD: Within 9 months or 1,200 flight
hours after July 5, 2013 (the effective date of
AD 2013–10–06), whichever occurs first,
replace all affected LH and RH windshields,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraph (h)(1),
(h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–56–3009, Revision 03, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
As of the effective date of this AD, use only
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and
02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) For Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–56–4008, Revision 01,
including Appendix 01, dated February 8,
2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01
and 02, dated August 1, 2013. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–56–4008, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(3) For Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01,
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dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–56–5002, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of
this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–56–5002, Revision 02, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013,
to do the actions required by paragraph (h)
of this AD.
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection
Within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, inspect to identify the manufacturer,
the part number, and the serial number of the
LH and RH windshields installed on the
airplane, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information
specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of
this AD. A review of airplane delivery or
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this inspection if the manufacturer, part
number, and serial number of the installed
windshields can be conclusively determined
from that review.
(1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and
02, dated August 1, 2013.
(2) For Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–56–4008, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013.
(3) For Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01
and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
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(j) New Requirement of This AD:
Replacement
If it is found, during the inspection
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, that any
installed LH or RH windshield was
manufactured by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS)
and the part number and serial number are
specified in Appendix 2 of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in
paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD, or
if the manufacturer or part number or serial
number is not identifiable: Within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD, replace the
affected LH and/or RH windshield with a
serviceable part, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information
specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of
this AD.
(1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and
02, dated August 1, 2013.
(2) For Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–56–4008, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013.
(3) For Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01
and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
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(k) Definition of Serviceable Windshield
For the purposes of this AD, a serviceable
windshield is a windshield not identified in
Appendix 1 of the applicable Airbus service
information as specified in paragraphs (j)(1),
(j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD; or it is specified in
Appendix 1 but has a suffix ‘‘U’’ added to the
serial number on the identification plate.
(l) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, an
affected windshield from SGS having a part
number and serial number identified in
Appendix 1 of the applicable Airbus service
information as specified in paragraph (l)(1),
(l)(2), or (l)(3) of this AD, unless a suffix ‘‘U’’
has been added on the serial number
identification plate.
(1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and
02, dated August 1, 2013.
(2) For Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–56–4008, Revision 02,
including Appendix 01 and 02, dated August
1, 2013.
(3) For Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01
and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
Airbus service information specified in
paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of this AD,
provided that the actions were accomplished
on the airplane, and no replacement
windshield has been installed with a part
number and serial number identified in
Appendix 02 of the applicable Airbus service
information as specified in paragraphs (j)(1)
through (j)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
dated May 4, 2010 (for Model A330–201,
–202, –203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301,
–302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342,
and –343 airplanes), which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–56–3009,
Revision 01, dated January 27, 2011 (for
Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –223F,
–243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes), which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–4008,
dated May 4, 2010 (for Model A340–211,
–212, –213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes),
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–56–5002,
dated May 4, 2010 (for Model A340–541 and
–642 airplanes), which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 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, 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, as applicable). You are required to
ensure the product is airworthy before it is
returned to service.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0256, dated
October 21, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2014–0192.
(2) For 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, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 1,
2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 19548-19551]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0192; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-221-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) 2013-10-
06, for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-
200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2013-10-06
currently requires an inspection to identify the installed windshields,
and replacement of any affected windshield. Since we issued AD 2013-10-
06, the manufacturer has identified a new batch of affected windshield
parts on the airplane. This proposed AD would expand the inspection
area to 15 additional windshields' serial numbers. We are proposing
this AD to prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew,
which could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute
an unsafe condition.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 2014.
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 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.
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For 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. You may view this 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0192; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 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, WA 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-2014-0192;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-221-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 May 16, 2013, we issued AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR
32347, May 30, 2013). AD 2013-10-06 requires actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter,
A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series
airplanes.
Since we issued AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May
30, 2013), the manufacturer has identified a new batch of windshield
parts that are subject to the identified unsafe condition. The European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the
Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2013-0256, dated October 21, 2013 (referred to after this as
the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''),
to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -
203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -
341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -
312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Several operators reported cases of burning smell and/or smoke
in the cockpit during cruise phase leading in some cases to
diversion. Findings showed that the cause of these events is the
burning of the Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) windshield connector
terminal block.
This condition, if not corrected, could significantly increase
the flight crew workload which would, under some flight phases and/
or circumstances constitute an unsafe condition.
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published 3 different
Service Bulletins (SB) and EASA issued AD 2011-0242 (later
corrected) which required the identification of the installed
windshields and replacement of the affected part.
Since issuance of that [EASA] AD, a new occurrence in service
led Airbus to identify a new batch of affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0242, which is superseded, and requires
identification and replacement of the additionally identified
windshields.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0192.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued the following service information:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013;
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 60 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459
(78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), and retained in this proposed AD take
about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD
2013-10-06 is $170 per product.
We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $10,200, or $170 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 10 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of
$850 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need this action.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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:
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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.
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
0
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]
0
2. Amend Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-10-
06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), and adding the
following new AD:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2014-0192; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-
221-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by May 27, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR
32347, May 30, 2013).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541,
and -642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/
or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase, leading in some cases,
to diversion to alternate airports. We are issuing this AD to
prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which
could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an
unsafe condition.
(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 With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), with
revised service information. Within 1,200 flight hours after July 5,
2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-10-06), inspect to identify the
manufacturer, the part number, and the serial number of the left-
hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) windshields installed on the airplane,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or
(g)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
manufacturer, part number, and serial number of the installed
windshields can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 02, including
Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01
and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 01,
including Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02,
dated August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated
February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision
02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. As of the
effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1,
2013, to do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(h) Retained Replacement With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), with
revised service information. If it is found, during the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, that any installed LH or RH
windshield was manufactured by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part
number and serial number are specified in the applicable Airbus
service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)
of this AD: Within 9 months or 1,200 flight hours after July 5, 2013
(the effective date of AD 2013-10-06), whichever occurs first,
replace all affected LH and RH windshields, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this
AD.
(1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 02, including
Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01
and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 01,
including Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02,
dated August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01,
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dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002,
Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02,
dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by paragraph (h) of
this AD.
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect to
identify the manufacturer, the part number, and the serial number of
the LH and RH windshields installed on the airplane, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus
service information specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3)
of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the manufacturer, part
number, and serial number of the installed windshields can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
(2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
(3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02,
dated August 1, 2013.
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement
If it is found, during the inspection required by paragraph (i)
of this AD, that any installed LH or RH windshield was manufactured
by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part number and serial number
are specified in Appendix 2 of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this
AD, or if the manufacturer or part number or serial number is not
identifiable: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD,
replace the affected LH and/or RH windshield with a serviceable
part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraph (j)(1),
(j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD.
(1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
(2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02,
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
(3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02,
dated August 1, 2013.
(k) Definition of Serviceable Windshield
For the purposes of this AD, a serviceable windshield is a
windshield not identified in Appendix 1 of the applicable Airbus
service information as specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), or
(j)(3) of this AD; or it is specified in Appendix 1 but has a suffix
``U'' added to the serial number on the identification plate.
(l) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, an affected windshield from SGS having a part number
and serial number identified in Appendix 1 of the applicable Airbus
service information as specified in paragraph (l)(1), (l)(2), or
(l)(3) of this AD, unless a suffix ``U'' has been added on the
serial number identification plate.
(1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
(2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02,
including Appendix 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
(3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02,
dated August 1, 2013.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the applicable Airbus
service information specified in paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of
this AD, provided that the actions were accomplished on the
airplane, and no replacement windshield has been installed with a
part number and serial number identified in Appendix 02 of the
applicable Airbus service information as specified in paragraphs
(j)(1) through (j)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, dated May 4, 2010 (for
Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes), which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01, dated
January 27, 2011 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243,
-243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes), which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, dated May 4, 2010 (for
Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes), which
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, dated May 4, 2010 (for
Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes), which is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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, 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, as applicable). You are required to
ensure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0256, dated October 21,
2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0192.
(2) For 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, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 1, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-07954 Filed 4-8-14; 8:45 am]
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