AD 2014-23-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-213 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-312 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-313 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-541 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-642 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Aging effects of aircraft systems could change the characteristics of systems' life-limited components, leading to an increased potential for failure, which could reduce the structural integrity or controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Include new inspections as specified in Airbus A340 ALS Part 4, Revision 03.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in Airbus A340 ALS Part 4, Revision 03, with initial actions relative to the effective date of the applicable superseded AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-20-06 for all Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes. AD 2013-20-06 required revising the maintenance program to incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain other maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that existing maintenance requirements are not adequate to address the aging effects of aircraft systems. We are issuing this AD to address the aging effects of aircraft systems. Such aging effects could change the characteristics of systems' life-limited components leading to an increased potential for failure, which, in isolation or in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in failure of certain life limited parts, which could reduce the structural integrity or the controllability of the airplane.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -
312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 2, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 71304-71308]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27632]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0776; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-240-AD;
Amendment 39-18033; AD 2014-23-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-20-06 for
all Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642
airplanes. AD 2013-20-06 required revising the maintenance program to
incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or
inspection program to incorporate certain other maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a
determination that existing maintenance requirements are not adequate
to address the aging effects of aircraft systems. We are issuing this
AD to address the aging effects of aircraft systems. Such aging effects
could change the characteristics of systems' life-limited components
leading to an increased potential for failure, which, in isolation or
in combination with one or more other specific failures or events,
could result in failure of certain life limited parts, which could
reduce the structural integrity or the controllability of the airplane.
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DATES: This AD becomes effective December 17, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 17,
2014.
We must receive comments on this AD by January 16, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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#4d2c243f3a223f39252423283e3e630c7e7e7d600c7e797d0d2c243f2f383e632e2220"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a2b23383d25383e2223242f3939640b79797a670b797e7a0a2b2338283f3964292527">[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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0776; 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 regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On September 17, 2013, we issued AD 2013-20-06, Amendment 39-17612
(78 FR 64156, October 28, 2013). AD 2013-20-06 applied to all Airbus
Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes.
AD 2013-20-06 was prompted by a determination that existing maintenance
requirements were are not adequate to address the unsafe condition. AD
2013-20-06 required revising the maintenance program to incorporate
certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We
issued AD 2013-20-06 to address the aging effects of aircraft systems.
Such aging effects could change the characteristics of systems life-
limited components leading to an increased potential for failure,
which, in isolation or in combination with one or more other specific
failures or events, could result in failure of certain life limited
parts, which could reduce the structural integrity or the
controllability of the airplane.
Since we issued AD 2013-20-06, Amendment 39-17612 (78 FR 64156,
October 28, 2013), we determined that existing maintenance requirements
are not adequate to address the aging effects of aircraft systems.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0269, dated November 7, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition all Airbus Model A340-
211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus aeroplanes are
currently published in Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
documents.
The airworthiness limitations applicable to the Ageing Systems
Maintenance (ASM) are given in Airbus A340 ALS Part 4, which is
approved by EASA.
Revision 03 of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4 introduces more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations. Failure to comply with these instructions could result
in an unsafe condition.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0021 (<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2012-0021">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2012-0021</a>) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-20-06, Amendment 39-17612
(78 FR 64156, October 28, 2013)], which is superseded, and requires
accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A340 ALS Part 4 at
Revision 03.
In addition, this [EASA] AD also supersedes EASA AD 2008-0026
(<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2008-0026">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2008-0026</a>) [which corresponds to FAA AD
2010-15-02, Amendment 39-16368 (75 FR 42589, July 22, 2010)] and
EASA AD 2008-0160 (<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2008-0160">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2008-0160</a>) [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2009-18-20, Amendment 39-16017 (74 FR 46313,
September 9, 2009)], whose requirements applicable to A340
aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus A340 ALS Part 4.
The unsafe condition is the aging effects of aircraft systems. Such
aging effects could change the characteristics of systems' life-limited
components leading to an increased potential for failure, which, in
isolation or in combination with one or more other specific failures or
events, could result in failure of certain life limited parts, which
could reduce the structural integrity or the controllability of the
airplane. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0776.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2012.
The actions described in this service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections
is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by
these inspections, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (k) of this AD.
The request should include a description of changes to the required
inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the
airplane.
There are no products of this type currently registered in the
United States.
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However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the described unsafe
condition is addressed if any of these products are placed on the U.S.
Register in the future.
Differences Between This AD and MCAI or Service Information
This AD incorporates Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems
Maintenance, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2012, including the
compliance times for the actions. However, the compliance times for
certain initial actions are different from those specified in Airbus
A340 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated
November 15, 2012, because the actions and associated compliance times
were required by AD 2009-18-20, Amendment 39-16017 (74 FR 46313,
September 9, 2009). Therefore, the initial compliance time for these
actions is relative to the effective date of the applicable superseded
AD, as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS
inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance
with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this AD does not
include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are
required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to
perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We
consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions
necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this AD.
Related Rulemaking
Certain maintenance requirements specified in A340 ALS Part 4--
Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2012, are
already required by other ADs. Therefore, accomplishing the actions
required by this AD will terminate the requirements of the following
ADs for Model A340 airplanes.
<bullet> AD 2003-14-11, Amendment 39-13230 (68 FR 41521, July 14,
2003).
<bullet> AD 2004-11-08, Amendment 39-13654 (69 FR 31874, June 8,
2004).
<bullet> AD 2004-13-25, Amendment 39-13707 (69 FR 41394, July 9,
2004).
<bullet> AD 2004-18-14, Amendment 39-13793 (69 FR 55326, September
14, 2004).
<bullet> AD 2007-05-12, Amendment 39-14973 (72 FR 10057, March 7,
2007).
<bullet> AD 2008-06-07, Amendment 39-15419 (73 FR 13103, March 12,
2008; corrected April 15, 2008 (73 FR 20367)).
<bullet> AD 2012-04-07, Amendment 39-16963 (77 FR 12989, March 5,
2012).
<bullet> AD 2009-18-20, Amendment 39-16017 (74 FR 46313, September
9, 2009), which requires the identification and modification of certain
standard spoiler servo-controls; and
<bullet> AD 2010-15-02, Amendment 39-16368 (75 FR 42589, July 22,
2010), which requires various detailed visual inspections for corrosion
and wear detection of the input gear box and down drive shafts of all
wing flap tracks and corrective actions.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0776; Directorate
Identifier 2013-NM-240-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 0 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost $0 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$85 per product.
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.
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
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)
2013-20-06, Amendment 39-17612 (78 FR 64156, October 28, 2013), and
adding the following new AD:
2014-23-17 Airbus: Amendment 39-18033. Docket No. FAA-2014-0776;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-240-AD.
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(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 17, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2013-20-06, Amendment 39-17612 (78 FR
64156, October 28, 2013).
(2) This AD affects the requirements of the ADs specified in
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(9) of this AD.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -
312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that existing
maintenance requirements are not adequate to address the aging
effects of aircraft systems. We are issuing this AD to address the
aging effects of aircraft systems. Such aging effects could change
the characteristics of systems life-limited components leading to an
increased potential for failure, which, in isolation or in
combination with one or more other specific failures or events,
could result in failure of certain life limited parts, which could
reduce the structural integrity or the controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance/Inspection Program Revision
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated November 15,
2012. The initial compliance times for the actions are within the
applicable compliance time specified in the Record of Revisions page
of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03,
dated November 15, 2012, or within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever is later, except as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD.
(h) Exceptions to Initial Compliance Times
(1) Where Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 03, dated November 15, 2012, defines a calendar compliance
time for the modification of spoiler servo-controls having part
numbers MZ4339390-01X; MZ4306000-01X; MZ4339390-02X; MZ4306000-02X;
MZ4339390-10X; and MZ4306000-10X as ``March 5, 2010,'' the calendar
compliance time is April 14, 2011 (18 months after October 14, 2009
(the effective date of AD 2009-18-20, Amendment 39-16017 (74 FR
46313, September 9, 2009)).
(2) Where Note 6 of ``ATA 27-64, Flight Control--Spoiler
Hydraulic Actuation, (Fig. 09),'' of Sub-part 4-2-1, Life Limits, of
Sub-part 4-2, Systems Life--Limited Components, of the Airbus A340
ALS, Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated November
15, 2012, defines a calendar date of ``September 5, 2008,'' as a
date for the determination of accumulated flight cycles since the
aircraft's initial entry into service, the calendar compliance time
is October 14, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-18-20, Amendment
39-16017 (74 FR 46313, September 9, 2009)).
(3) Where Note 6 of ``ATA 27-64 Flight Control--Spoiler
Hydraulic Actuation, (Fig. 09),'' of Sub-part 4-2-1, Life Limits, of
Sub-part 4-2, Systems Life--Limited Components, of the Airbus A340
ALS, Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated November
15, 2012, defines a calendar compliance time of ``March 5, 2010,''
for the modification of affected servo-controls, the calendar
compliance time is April 14, 2011 (18 months after October 14, 2009
(the effective date of AD 2009-18-20, Amendment 39-16017 (74 FR
46313, September 9, 2009)).
(i) Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
(j) Terminating Action for Other ADs
Accomplishing the revision of the maintenance program and
complying with all applicable instructions and airworthiness
limitations required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
requirements of the ADs specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through
(j)(9) of this AD for Model A340 airplanes only.
(1) AD 2003-14-11, Amendment 39-13230 (68 FR 41521, July 14,
2003).
(2) AD 2004-11-08, Amendment 39-13654 (69 FR 31874, June 8,
2004).
(3) AD 2004-13-25, Amendment 39-13707 (69 FR 41394, July 9,
2004).
(4) AD 2004-18-14, Amendment 39-13793 (69 FR 55326, September
14, 2004).
(5) AD 2007-05-12, Amendment 39-14973 (72 FR 10057, March 7,
2007).
(6) AD 2008-06-07, Amendment 39-15419 (73 FR 13103, March 12,
2008; corrected April 15, 2008 (73 FR 20367)).
(7) AD 2009-18-20, Amendment 39-16017 (74 FR 46313, September 9,
2009).
(8) AD 2010-15-02, Amendment 39-16368 (75 FR 42589, July 22,
2010).
(9) AD 2012-04-07, Amendment 39-16963 (77 FR 12989, March 5,
2012).
(k) 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d14006c6360001c1c1b006c60626e007f687c78687e797e6d4b4c4c034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e8d1c5a9a6a5c5d9d9dec5a9a5a7abc5baadb9bdadbbbcbba88e8989c68f879e">[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.
(l) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2013-0269,
dated November 7, 2013, for related information. You may examine the
MCAI on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0776.
(m) 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 A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4--
Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated November 15, 2012.
The revision date of this document is not identified on the title
page of this document. Also, the revision level of this document is
identified on only the title page and in the Record of Revisions
section of this document.
(ii) Reserved.
(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#afcec6ddd8c0dddbc7c6c1cadcdc81ee9c9c9f82ee9c9b9fefcec6ddcddadc81ccc0c2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6d0c041f1a021f19050403081e1e432c5e5e5d402c5e595d2d0c041f0f181e430e0200">[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
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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 November 13, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-27632 Filed 12-1-14; 8:45 am]
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