AD 2016-10-08

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 98 (Friday, May 20, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31844-31848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11575]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0006; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-147-AD; 
Amendment 39-18519; AD 2016-10-08]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-
300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
the results of endurance qualification tests on the trimmable 
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA), which revealed a partial loss of 
the no-back brake (NBB) efficiency in specific load conditions. This AD 
requires inspecting certain THSAs to determine the number of total 
flight cycles the THSA has accumulated, and replacing the THSA if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct premature wear 
of the carbon friction disks on the NBB of the THSA. Such a condition 
could lead to reduced braking efficiency in certain load conditions 
and, in conjunction with the inability of the power gear train to keep 
the ball screw in its last commanded position, could result in 
uncommanded movements of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) and 
loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective June 24, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 24, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
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#2e4f475c59415c5a4647404b5d5d006f1d1d1e036f1d1a1e6e4f475c4c5b5d004d4143"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="43222a31342c31372b2a2d2630306d027070736e0270777303222a312136306d202c2e">[email&#160;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. It is also available on the Internet

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at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2014-0006.

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-
0006; 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 Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is 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 20590.

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 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus 
Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-
500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal 
Register on December 23, 2015 (80 FR 79738) (``the SNPRM''). We 
preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that 
published in the Federal Register on February 3, 2014 (79 FR 6104) 
(``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require inspecting certain THSAs 
to determine the number of total flight cycles the THSA has 
accumulated, and replacing the THSA if necessary. The NPRM was prompted 
by the results of endurance qualification tests on the THSA, which 
revealed a partial loss of the NBB efficiency in specific load 
conditions. The SNPRM proposed to revise the NPRM by adding airplanes 
to the proposed applicability, reducing the proposed compliance times 
for replacing affected TSHAs, and revising the definition of a 
serviceable THSA. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
premature wear of the carbon friction disks on the NBB of the THSA. 
Such a condition could lead to reduced braking efficiency in certain 
load conditions and, in conjunction with the inability of the power 
gear train to keep the ball screw in its last commanded position, could 
result in uncommanded movements of the THS and loss of control of the 
airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0257R1, dated May 29, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A330-
200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series 
airplanes; and Model A340-500 and A340-600 series airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    During endurance qualification tests on Trimmable Horizontal 
Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) of another Airbus aeroplane type, a 
partial loss of the no-back brake (NBB) efficiency was experienced. 
Due to THSA design similarity on the A330/A340 fleet, a similar 
partial loss of the NBB efficiency was identified on THSA Part 
Number (P/N) 47147 as installed on A330-300 and A340-200/-300 
aeroplanes, on THSA P/N 47172 as installed on A330-200/-300 and 
A340-200/-300 aeroplanes, and on THSA P/N 47175 as installed on 
A340-500/600 aeroplanes.
    Investigation results concluded that this partial loss of 
braking efficiency in some specific aerodynamic load conditions was 
due to polishing and auto-contamination of the NBB carbon friction 
disks.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected and in conjunction 
with the power gear train not able to keep the ball screw in its 
last commanded position, could lead to uncommanded movements of the 
THS, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2013-
0144 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0144.zip/AD_2013-0144R1_2">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0144.zip/AD_2013-0144R1_2</a>] to require replacement of each THSA that has exceeded 
16,000 flight cycles (FC) in service, to be sent in shop for NBB 
carbon disk replacement.
    Since that AD was issued, a need for clarification has been 
demonstrated, regarding the identification of the THSA `affected' by 
this requirement.
    For this reason, EASA AD 2013-0144 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0144.zip/AD_2013-0144R1_2">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0144.zip/AD_2013-0144R1_2</a>] was revised, confirming 
that this AD only affected those THSA identified by Part Number (P/
N) in Airbus Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) A27L005-13. In 
addition, a note was added to make clear that the life limits as 
specified in the current revision of ALS Part 4 are still relevant 
for the affected THSA, as applicable to aeroplane model and THSA P/
N.
    Since EASA AD 2013-0144R1 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0144R1">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2013-0144R1</a>] was issued, further assessment of the ageing/endurance issue 
has resulted in the conclusion that there is a need to replace the 
NBB installed on the THSA.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0257 [<a href="http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/EASA_AD_2014_0257_R1.pdf/AD_2014-0257R1_1">http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/EASA_AD_2014_0257_R1.pdf/AD_2014-0257R1_1</a>] 
which retained the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0144R1, which was 
superseded, and required removal from service of affected THSA. THSA 
should be sent in shop for NBB carbon disk replacement. This [EASA] 
AD affected additional THSA P/Ns when compared to EASA AD 2013-
0144R1 and Airbus AOT A27L005-13.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was determined that it is 
necessary to consider that the THSA removal for NBB disks 
replacement could also be calculated since last NBB disk replacement 
which was done in-shop.

This AD also adds Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes to the 
applicability. You may examine the MCAI in 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-2014-0006.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination 
of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information, all dated July 
15, 2014.
    <bullet> Service Bulletin A330-27-3199 (for Model A330 series 
airplanes);
    <bullet> Service Bulletin A340-27-4190 (for Model A340-200 and -300 
series airplanes); and
    <bullet> Service Bulletin A340-27-5062 (for Model A340-500 and -600 
series airplanes).
    The service information describes procedures for inspecting the 
THSA to determine the part number and replacing THSAs having certain 
part numbers with a new or serviceable part. This service information 
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to 
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified 
in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 94 airplanes of U.S. registry.

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    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspection..........................  3 work-hours x $85 per               $0             $255          $23,970
                                       hour = $255.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that will be required based on the results of the required inspection. 
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need 
these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replacement..................................  23 work-hour x $85 per hour =          $722,556         $724,511
                                                $1,955.
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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

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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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-10-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-18519. Docket No. FAA-2014-0006; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-147-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 24, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, 
all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
    (2) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, 
and -343 airplanes.
    (4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
    (5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
    (6) Model A340-541 airplanes.
    (7) Model A340-642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the results of endurance qualification 
tests on the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA), which 
revealed a partial loss of the no-back brake (NBB) efficiency in 
specific load conditions. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct premature wear of the carbon friction disks on the NBB of 
the THSA. Such a condition could lead to reduced braking efficiency 
in certain load conditions and, in conjunction with the inability of 
the power gear train to keep the ball screw in its last commanded 
position, could result in uncommanded movements of the trimmable 
horizontal stabilizer and loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection To Determine THSA Part Number and Accumulated Total 
Flight Cycles

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Inspect the 
THSA to determine if it has a part number that is specified in 
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, and to determine the total 
number of flight cycles accumulated since the THSA's first 
installation on an airplane, or since the most recent NBB 
replacement. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the THSA 
can be conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) For Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200 
and A340-300 series airplanes: Part number (P/N) 47147-500, 47147-
700, 47172-300, 47172-500, 47172-510, or 47172-520.
    (2) For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: P/N 47175-200, 
47175-300, 47175-500, or 47175-520.

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(h) THSA Replacement for Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, 
A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

    For Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-
200, and A340-300 series airplanes having a THSA with a part number 
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: At the applicable time 
specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, replace 
each affected THSA with a serviceable THSA, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3199, 
dated July 15, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4190, dated 
July 15, 2014; as applicable.

    Note 1 to paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD:  The THSA 
life limits specified in Part 4--Aging System Maintenance of the 
Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Sections are still 
relevant, as applicable to airplane model and THSA part number.

    (1) For a THSA that has accumulated or exceeded 20,000 total 
flight cycles since the THSA's first installation on an airplane, or 
since the most recent NBB replacement, whichever is later, as of the 
effective date of this AD: Within 6 months after the effective date 
of this AD.
    (2) For a THSA that has accumulated or exceeded 16,000 total 
flight cycles, but less than 20,000 total flight cycles since the 
THSA's first installation on an airplane, or since the most recent 
NBB replacement, whichever is later, as of the effective date of 
this AD: At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) 
and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) For Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series 
airplanes: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD but 
without exceeding 20,000 total flight cycles.
    (ii) For Model A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes: Within 
12 months after the effective date of this AD but without exceeding 
20,000 total flight cycles.
    (3) For a THSA that has accumulated less than 16,000 total 
flight cycles since first installation on an airplane, or since the 
most recent NBB replacement, whichever is later, as of the effective 
date of this AD: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i) 
of this AD.

(i) Replacement Times for Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, 
A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes With THSAs Having 
Less Than 16,000 Total Flight Cycles as of the Effective Date of This 
AD

    The requirements of this paragraph apply to Airbus Model A330-
200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series 
airplanes having a THSA with a part number specified in paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD that has accumulated less than 16,000 total flight 
cycles since first installation on an airplane, or since the most 
recent NBB replacement, whichever is later, as of the effective date 
of this AD. Not later than the date specified in paragraphs (i)(1), 
(i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD, as applicable: For any THSA having 
reached or exceeded on that date the corresponding number of total 
flight cycles as specified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) 
of this AD, as applicable, replace the THSA with a serviceable unit, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-27-3199, dated July 15, 2014; or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-27-4190, dated July 15, 2014; as applicable.
    (1) As of 12 months after the effective date of this AD: The 
THSA flight-cycle limit (since first installation on an airplane, or 
since last NBB replacement, whichever occurs later) is 16,000 total 
flight cycles.
    (2) As of July 31, 2017: The THSA flight-cycle limit (since 
first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 14,000 total flight cycles.
    (3) As of July 31, 2018: The THSA flight-cycle limit (since 
first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 12,000 total flight cycles.

(j) THSA Replacement for Airbus Model A340-500 and -600 Series 
Airplanes

    For Airbus Model A340-500 and A340-600 series airplanes having a 
THSA with a part number specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: 
Not later than the date specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), 
(j)(3), and (j)(4) of this AD, as applicable, for any THSA having 
reached or exceeded on that date the corresponding number of total 
flight cycles as specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), and 
(j)(4) of this AD, as applicable, replace each affected THSA with a 
serviceable THSA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5062, dated July 15, 2014.
    (1) As of the effective date of this AD: The THSA flight-cycle 
limit (since first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB 
replacement, whichever occurs later) is 6,000 total flight cycles.
    (2) As of April 30, 2017: The THSA flight-cycle limit (since 
first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 5,200 total flight cycles.
    (3) As of April 30, 2018: The THSA flight-cycle limit (since 
first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 4,400 total flight cycles.
    (4) As of April 30, 2019: The THSA flight-cycle limit (since 
first installation on an airplane, or since last NBB replacement, 
whichever occurs later) is 3,500 total flight cycles.

(k) THSA Replacement Intervals for All Airbus Airplanes Identified in 
Paragraph (c) of This AD

    For any part installed, as required by this AD, having a part 
number identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: From the 
dates specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, as applicable, 
and prior to exceeding the accumulated number of total flight cycles 
corresponding to each time, replace each affected THSA with a 
serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs 
(k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3199, dated July 15, 2014.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4190, dated July 15, 2014.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5062, dated July 15, 2014.

(l) Definition of Serviceable THSA

    For the purposes of this AD, a serviceable THSA is a THSA:
    (1) Having a part number identified in paragraph (g)(1) or 
(g)(2) of this AD that has not exceeded any of the total accumulated 
flight cycles identified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(3) of this 
AD, or paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, as applicable; 
or
    (2) Having a part number that is not identified in paragraph 
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.

(m) Parts Installation Limitation

    From each date specified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and 
(i)(3) of this AD, and paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, 
as applicable, a THSA having a part number identified in paragraph 
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, 
provided the THSA has not exceeded the corresponding number of 
accumulated total flight cycles.

(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, 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#a79e8ae6e9ea8a9696918ae6eae8e48af5e2f6f2e2f4f3f4e7c1c6c689c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="af9682eee1e2829e9e9982eee2e0ec82fdeafefaeafcfbfcefc9cece81c8c0d9">[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) Contacting the Manufacturer: 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.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can

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be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. 
Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC 
require approval of an AMOC.

(o) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0257R1, dated May 29, 2015, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in 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-2014-0006.

(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 A330-27-3199, dated July 15, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4190, dated July 15, 2014.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5062, dated July 15, 2014.
    (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#2c4d455e5b435e58444542495f5f026d1f1f1c016d1f181c6c4d455e4e595f024f4341"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="76171f04011904021e1f1813050558374545465b3745424636171f041403055815191b">[email&#160;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 May 9, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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