AD 2014-20-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-202 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-223 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-223F | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-243 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-243F | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-302 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-303 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-321 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-323 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-341 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-342 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-343 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-213 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-312 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-313 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-541 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-642 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Burning of the Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) windshield connector terminal block, leading to a burning smell and/or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase, which could significantly increase flight crew workload.
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Required Actions
Inspect the installed windshields to identify any affected parts. Replace any affected windshield connector terminal blocks. Expand the inspection to include 15 additional windshield serial numbers.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (December 11, 2014).
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding 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 required an inspection to identify the installed windshields, and replacement of any affected windshield. This new AD requires expanding the inspection area to 15 additional windshields' serial numbers. 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.
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(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.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 215 (Thursday, November 6, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65887-65891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24964]
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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;
Amendment 39-17992; AD 2014-20-19]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 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
required an inspection to identify the installed windshields, and
replacement of any affected windshield. This new AD requires expanding
the inspection area to 15 additional windshields' serial numbers. 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
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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.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 11, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 11,
2014.
ADDRESSES: 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-2014-0192; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, 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#02636b70756d70766a6b6c6771712c433131322f4331363242636b706077712c616d6f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7d6dec5c0d8c5c3dfded9d2c4c499f68484879af6848387f7d6dec5d5c2c499d4d8da">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>. 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.
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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347,
May 30, 2013). AD 2013-10-06 applied to all Airbus Model A330-200
Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-
600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
April 9, 2014 (79 FR 19548).
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 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0242_Correction_superseded.pdf/AD_2011-0242_1">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0242_Correction_superseded.pdf/AD_2011-0242_1</a>] (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 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0242_Correction_superseded.pdf/AD_2011-0242_1">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0242_Correction_superseded.pdf/AD_2011-0242_1</a>], 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;D=FAA-2014-0192-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 19548, April 9,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
``Contacting the Manufacturer'' Paragraph in This AD
Since late 2006, we have included a standard paragraph titled
``Airworthy Product'' in all MCAI ADs in which the FAA develops an AD
based on a foreign authority's AD.
We have become aware that some operators have misunderstood or
misinterpreted the Airworthy Product paragraph to allow the owner/
operator to use messages provided by the manufacturer as approval of
deviations during the accomplishment of an AD-mandated action. The
Airworthy Product paragraph does not approve messages or other
information provided by the manufacturer for deviations to the
requirements of the AD-mandated actions. The Airworthy Product
paragraph only addresses the requirement to contact the manufacturer
for corrective actions for the identified unsafe condition and does not
cover deviations from other AD requirements. However, deviations to AD-
required actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17, and anyone may request
the approval for an alternative method of compliance to the AD-required
actions using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
To address this misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the
Airworthy Product paragraph, we have changed the paragraph and retitled
it ``Contacting the Manufacturer.'' This paragraph now clarifies that
for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a
manufacturer, the actions must be accomplished using a method approved
by the FAA, the EASA, or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA).
The Contacting the Manufacturer paragraph also clarifies that, if
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. The DOA signature indicates that the data and information
contained in the document are EASA-approved, which is also FAA-
approved. Messages and other information provided by the manufacturer
that do not contain the DOA-authorized signature approval are not EASA-
approved, unless EASA directly approves the manufacturer's message or
other information.
This clarification does not remove flexibility previously afforded
by the Airworthy Product paragraph. Consistent with long-standing FAA
policy, such flexibility was never intended for required actions. This
is also consistent with the recommendation of the Airworthiness
Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee to increase
flexibility in complying with ADs by identifying those actions in
manufacturers' service instructions that are ``Required for
Compliance'' with ADs. We continue to work with manufacturers to
implement this recommendation. But once we determine that an action is
required, any deviation from the requirement must be approved as an
alternative method of compliance.
We also have decided not to include a generic reference to either
the ``delegated agent'' or ``design approval holder (DAH) with State of
Design Authority design organization approval,'' but instead we have
provided the specific delegation approval granted by the State of
Design Authority for the DAH throughout this AD.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data 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
minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 19548, April 9, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 19548, April 9, 2014).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR
32347, May 30, 2013), and retained in this 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 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 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 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: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail</a>;D=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 AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information.
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
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) 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
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. 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
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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, 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,
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-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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f76620e0102627e7e79620e02000c621d0a1e1a0a1c1b1c0f292e2e61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3801157976751509090e157975777b156a7d696d7d6b6c6b785e5959165f574e">[email 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) 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail">http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail</a>;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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#75141c07021a07011d1c1b1006065b34464645583446414535141c071700065b161a18"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f0e061d18001d1b0706010a1c1c412e5c5c5f422e5c5b5f2f0e061d0d1a1c410c0002">[email protected]</span></a>;
Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(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: <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 24, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-24964 Filed 11-5-14; 8:45 am]
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