2014-06-10: Navigation

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 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. 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) ComplianceYou 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: [[Page 18625]] 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: [email protected]. 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 http://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 [email protected]; Internet http://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 http://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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.