AD 2013-19-14

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 220 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68347-68352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26565]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0329; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-032-AD; 
Amendment 39-17596; AD 2013-19-14]
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 Directives (ADs) 2009-04-07 
and 2011-02-09 for certain

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Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A300-300, A340-200, A340-
300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2009-04-07 required 
revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include appropriate 
operational procedures to prevent the air data inertial reference unit 
(ADIRU) from providing erroneous data to other airplane systems. AD 
2011-02-09 required revising the AFM to provide appropriate operational 
procedures to prevent the airplane flight directors (FDs), autopilot 
(AP), and auto-thrust re-engagement in the event of airspeed sources 
providing similar but erroneous data. This new AD requires that 
operators modify or replace all three flight control primary computers 
(FCPCs) with new software standards. Since we issued ADs 2009-04-07 and 
2011-02-09, we have determined that new software standards for the 
FCPCs are necessary to inhibit autopilot re-engagement under unreliable 
airspeed conditions. This new AD also removes certain airplanes from 
the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent autopilot 
engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which could result in 
reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 19, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 19, 
2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
February 9, 2011 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March 
5, 2009 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> 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 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dece4fffae2fff9e5e4e3e8fefea3ccbebebda0ccbeb9bdcdece4ffeff8fea3eee2e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="21404853564e535549484f4452520f601212110c60121511614048534354520f424e4c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-
1138; fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2013 (78 FR 
22432), and proposed to supersede AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 
FR 7549, February 18, 2009); and AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 
FR 4219, January 25, 2011). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2011-0199R1, dated February 17, 2012 (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:

    It has been determined that, when there are significant 
differences between all airspeed sources, the flight controls of an 
Airbus A330 or A340 aeroplane will revert to alternate law, the 
autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/THR) automatically disconnect, 
and the Flight Directors (FD) bars are automatically removed.
    Further analyses have shown that, after such an event, if two 
airspeed sources become similar while still erroneous, the flight 
guidance computers will display the FD bars again, and enable the 
re-engagement of AP and A/THR. However, in some cases, the AP orders 
may be inappropriate, such as possible abrupt pitch command.
    In order to prevent such events which may, under specified 
circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2010-
0271 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2010-0271">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2010-0271</a>] [which corresponds to 
FAA AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 
2011)] to require an amendment of the Flight Manual to ensure that 
flight crews apply the appropriate operational procedure.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new FCPC software standards 
have been developed that will inhibit autopilot engagement under 
unreliable airspeed conditions.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0199 to require software 
standard upgrade of the three FCPCs by either modification or 
replacement, as follows:

--Software standard P11A/M20A on FCPC 2K2 hardware for A330-200/-300 
aeroplanes [with electrical rudder], through Airbus Service Bulletin 
(SB) A330-27-3176,
--software standard P12A/M21A on FCPC 2K1 hardware and M21A on FCPC 
2K0 hardware for A330-200/-300 aeroplanes [with mechanical rudder], 
through Airbus SB A330-27-3177,
--software standard L22A on FCPC 2K1 hardware and L22A on FCPC 2K0 
hardware for A340-200/-300 aeroplanes [with mechanical rudder], 
through Airbus SB A340-27-4174, and
-- software standard L21A on FCPC 2K2 hardware for A340-300 
aeroplanes [with electrical rudder], through Airbus SB A340-27-4162.
* * * * *
    EASA has also issued MCAI 2013-0107, dated May 17, 2013, which 
states:

    An A330 aeroplane experienced a sudden nose down movement while 
in cruise. This event was preceded by an automatic autopilot 
disconnection, which triggered the ``NAV IR1 FAULT'' Electronic 
Centralised Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) Caution. Investigation results 
highlighted that at the time of the event, the Air Data Reference 1 
(ADR) part of ADIRU1 was providing erroneous and temporary wrong 
parameters in a random manner. This abnormal behavior of the ADR1 
led to several consequences such as unjustified stall and over speed 
warnings, loss of attitude information on Captain Primary Flight 
Display (PFD) and several ECAM warnings. Among the abnormal 
parameters, the provided Angle of Attack (AoA) value was such that 
the flight control computers commanded the sudden nose down 
movement.
    Further investigation results concluded that this event was 
caused by erroneous and undetected AoA values (spikes) generated by 
the ADIRU1.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further similar 
occurrences, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition and as an interim 
solution, EASA issued Emergency AD 2009-0012-E [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2009-0012-E">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2009-0012-E</a>] to require implementation of an 
aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) operational procedure, to isolate both 
the Inertial Reference (IR) and ADR in case a faulty IR is detected.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a final fix solution was 
developed, consisting of new FCPC software standards, which prevents 
the potential unsafe condition and cancels the AFM operational 
procedure required by EASA AD 2009-0012-E. Consequently, EASA issued 
AD 2011-0199R1 to require this software standard upgrade of the 
three FCPCs by either modification or replacement, for A330 and 
A340-200/-300 aeroplanes.
    Due to similar design, Airbus A340-500/-600 aeroplanes are also 
impacted by this issue, and Airbus developed Service Bulletin (SB) 
A340-27-5051 which gives instructions for a software standard 
upgrade of the three FCPCs, irrespective of ADIRU manufacturer.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires a software 
standard upgrade of the three FCPCs for A340-500/-600 aeroplanes, 
which cancels the operational procedure imposed by EASA AD 2009-
0012-E.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/

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Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comments received.

Support for the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013)

    The Air Line Pilots Association International supported the intent 
of the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013).
    Michael Carrera agreed with the requirements of the NPRM (78 FR 
22432, April 16, 2013).

Request To Include EASA AD 2013-0107, Dated May 17, 2013, in the NPRM 
(78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013)

    Airbus stated that EASA has issued AD 2013-0107, issued May 17, 
2013, and requested that we include the equivalent actions in this AD. 
Airbus stated that the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0107 are for Model 
A340-500 and -600 airplanes and are equivalent to the requirements of 
this AD for Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 airplanes. Airbus stated 
that the actions required by EASA AD 2013-0107 enables a supersedure 
action required by FAA AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, 
February 18, 2009). Airbus also stated that for Model A340-541 and 
A340-642 airplanes, the actions required by EASA AD 2013-0107 terminate 
the requirements of paragraph (g) of the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 
2013) and AD 2009-04-07.
    We agree that EASA AD 2013-0107 mandates similar actions for Model 
A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes and eliminates the same revisions of 
the AFM as mandated by FAA AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 
7549, February 18, 2009). Although there are no Model A340-541 or A340-
642 airplanes currently registered in the U.S., we have included the 
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0107 (which specifies to modify or replace 
certain FCPCs in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5051) 
in this final rule, and have added Model A340-541 and A340-642 
airplanes to paragraph (c)(2) of this final rule. We have also added 
new paragraph (j) to this final rule to include actions specified in 
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5051, dated July 16, 2012, 
for Model A340-541 and A340-642 series airplanes. Subsequent paragraphs 
have been redesignated accordingly. In addition, we have clarified 
paragraphs (i)(3) and (i)(4) of this final rule to state that the 
actions specified in paragraphs (i)(3) and (i)(4) of this final rule 
apply to Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.

Request To Include the Equivalent Mandatory Actions of EASA AD 2012-
0271, Dated December 21, 2012, in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 
2013)

    Airbus stated that EASA has issued AD 2012-0271, dated December 21, 
2012, on the same subject and requested that the equivalent mandatory 
actions be included in this AD. EASA AD 2012-0271 requires installation 
of the FCPC multi role transport tanker (MRTT2) standard applicable to 
Model A330 airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3156 has 
been embodied. Airbus stated that this requirement for Model A330 MRTT 
airplanes is equivalent to one in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 
2013) for other Model A330 airplanes. The commenter stated that this 
action enables the supersedure of the actions required by FAA AD 2009-
04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009); and AD 2011-
02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011); and 
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of the NPRM (78 
FR 22432, April 16, 2013).
    We disagree with including the requested actions in this final 
rule. EASA AD 2012-0271, issued December 21, 2012, requires 
modification or replacement of the three FCPCs to install software 
standard MRTT2 on Model A330-200 airplanes with commercial designation 
MRTT. We have not type-validated Model A330-200 MRTT airplanes and that 
model is not on the FAA type certificate data sheet. We have not taken 
actions in regard to EASA AD 2012-0271 related to Model A330-200 MRTT 
airplanes for that reason. No change has been made to this final rule 
in this regard.

Request To Update AFM Temporary Revision (TR) References

    Airbus requested that we update the references for the AFM TRs. 
Airbus stated that the references for the AFM TRs have been changed.
    We disagree with changing the references for the AFM TRs in this 
final rule. The new designation of the AFM TRs was introduced after the 
publication of AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, February 
18, 2009). Changing the references could cause misunderstanding or 
confusion. No change has been made to this final rule in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013).

Related AD

    Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through 
(i)(4) of this final rule is compliant with the optional actions 
specified in paragraphs (l) and (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013-05-08, 
Amendment 39-17380 (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects about 59 products of U.S. 
registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 
(74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009), and retained in this AD take about 1 
work-hour 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 2009-04-07 is 
$85 per product.
    The actions that are required by AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 
(76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011), and retained in this AD take about 1 
work-hour 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 currently required by AD 2011-02-09 is 
$85 per product.
    We estimate that it takes about 5 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 would cost about $0 per product. 
Where the service information lists required parts costs that are 
covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge 
for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected 
parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based 
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to 
be $25,075, or $425 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue

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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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0329; 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 
MCAI, 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:
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(a) Removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-
15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009), and AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-
16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011); and
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(b) Adding the following new AD:

2013-19-14 Airbus: Amendment 39-17596. Docket No. FAA-2013-0329; 
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-032-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 19, 
2013.

 (b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 
7549, February 18, 2009); and AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 
FR 4219, January 25, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model A330-223F, -243F, -201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, 
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; except 
those on which Airbus Modification 201654 has been embodied in 
production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3156 has been 
incorporated in service.
    (2) All Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and 
642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the possibility that, due to significant 
differences among all airspeed sources, the flight controls will 
revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/
THR) automatically disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars are 
automatically removed. Then, if two airspeed sources become similar 
while still erroneous, the flight guidance computers will display 
the FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement of the AP and A/THR. 
In some cases, however, the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as 
possible abrupt pitch command. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
autopilot engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which 
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 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision: Certain NAV Faults 
or ATT Flag on PFD

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f) of 
AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009). 
For all airplanes except Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes: Within 
14 days after March 5, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-04-07), 
revise the applicable section of the A330 or A340 (Airbus) Flight 
Manual (FM) by inserting a copy of A330 (Airbus) Temporary Revision 
(TR) 4.02.00/46, or A340 (Airbus) TR 4.02.00/54, both Issue 3, both 
dated January 13, 2009, as applicable. Thereafter, operate the 
airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the TRs. 
When information identical to that in the TR has been included in 
the general revisions of the FM, the general revisions may be 
inserted in the FM, and the TR may be removed.

(h) Retained AFM Revision: Alternate Law Associated With AP and A/THR 
Disconnection

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of 
AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011). 
Within 15 days after February 9, 2011 (the effective date of AD 
2011-02-09), do the actions in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the Airbus 
A330/A340 AFM to include the following statement and operate the 
airplane according to these limitations and procedures. This may be 
done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. When a statement 
identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD has 
been included in the general revisions of the Limitations and 
Abnormal Sections of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted 
into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
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    (2) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the Airbus 
A330/A340 AFM to include the information in Airbus A330/A340 TR 
TR149 (for Model A330 airplanes) or TR TR150 (for Model A340-200 and 
-300 series airplanes), both Issue 1.0, both dated December 20, 
2010. These TRs introduce procedures for operation of the auto pilot 
and auto-thrust disconnect. Operate the airplane according to the 
limitations and procedures in the TRs. This may be done by inserting 
copies of Airbus A330/A340 TR TR149 or TR150, both Issue 1.0, both 
dated December 20, 2010; as applicable; into the Airbus A330/A340 
AFM. When these TRs have been included in general revisions of the 
AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and the TRs 
may be removed.

(i) New Software Standard Upgrade for Model A330 Series Airplanes, and 
Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

    Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, upgrade 
(by modification or replacement, as applicable) the three flight 
control primary computers (FCPCs), as specified in paragraphs 
(i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) of this AD, as applicable. 
Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of this paragraph 
terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. 
Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through 
(i)(4) of this AD are compliant with the optional actions specified 
in paragraphs (l) and (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013-05-08, 
Amendment 39-17380 (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013).
    (1) For Model A330 series airplanes: Upgrade to software 
standard P11A/M20A on FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A330-27-3176, Revision 02, dated April 24, 2012.
    (2) For Model A330 series airplanes: Upgrade to software 
standard P12A/M21A on FCPC 2K1 hardware, and software standard M21A 
on FCPC 2K0 hardware, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3177, 
dated December 21, 2011.
    (3) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Upgrade to 
software standard L22A on FCPC 2K1 hardware, and software standard 
L22A on FCPC 2K0 hardware, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174, 
dated November 21, 2011.
    (4) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Upgrade to 
software standard L21A on FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A340-27-4162, Revision 01, dated September 17, 2012.

(j) New Software Standard Upgrade for Model A340-541 and -642 Series 
Airplanes

    (1) Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, modify 
or replace the three FCPCs to integrate software standard W12 on 
FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5051, 
dated July 16, 2012. Accomplishment of the applicable requirements 
of this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and 
(h) of this AD.
    (2) After accomplishing the modification in accordance with 
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, do not install an FCPC on the airplane 
unless the FCPC is 2K2 hardware with integrating software standard 
W12.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A330-27-3176, dated July 26, 2011; or Airbus Mandatory 
Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 01, dated March 27, 2012; 
which are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (i)(4) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Airbus

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Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, dated January 10, 2012, 
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1c8dcb0bfbcdcc0c0c7dcb0bcbeb2dca3b4a0a4b4a2a5a2b1979090df969e87"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a03177b7477170b0b0c177b77757917687f6b6f7f696e697a5c5b5b145d554c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directives 
2011-0199R1, dated February 17, 2012; and 2013-0107, dated May 17, 
2013; for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2013-0329-0003.
    (2) Service information that is referenced in this AD that is 
not incorporated by reference in this AD may be viewed at the 
addresses identified in paragraphs (n)(6) and (n)(7) of this AD.

(n) 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 
December 19, 2013.
    (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 02, 
dated April 24, 2012.
    (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3177, dated 
December 21, 2011.
    (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, Revision 
01, dated September 17, 2012.
    (iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174, dated 
November 21, 2011.
    (v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5051, dated July 
16, 2012.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
February 9, 2011 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011).
    (i) Airbus A330/A340 Temporary Revision TR149, Issue 1.0, dated 
December 20, 2010, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (ii) Airbus A330/A340 Temporary Revision TR150, Issue 1.0, dated 
December 20, 2010, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
March 5, 2009 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009).
    (i) Airbus A330 Temporary Revision 4.02.00/46, Issue 3, dated 
January 13, 2009, to the Airbus A330 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (ii) Airbus A340 Temporary Revision 4.02.00/54, Issue 3, dated 
January 13, 2009, to the Airbus A340 Airplane Flight Manual.
    (6) 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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f6979f84819984829e9f98938585d8b7c5c5c6dbb7c5c2c6b6979f84948385d895999b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="36575f44415944425e5f5853454518770505061b7705020676575f445443451855595b">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; 
Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
    (7) You may view copies of the 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: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 13, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-26565 Filed 11-13-13; 8:45 am]
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