2014-20-19: Windows

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) 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2014-20-19 Airbus: Amendment 39-17992. Docket No. FAA-2014-0192; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-221-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective December 11, 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) AirbusModel 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 Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already 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. Within1,200 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 [[Page 65890]] 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 effectivedate 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, 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 02 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 01 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 01 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 01 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, [[Page 65891]] -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: [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) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0256, dated October 21, 2013, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0192-0002. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD. (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) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including Appendix 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. (3) 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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.