AD 2010-23-12 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, and -243F Airplanes, Model A330-300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 Series Airplanes

Models named: A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-642. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342 and A330-343 airplanes, certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers, equipped with Thales Avionics angle of attack (AoA) probes having part number (P/N) C16291AA. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, equipped with Thales Avionics AoA probes having P/N C16291AA.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspection of AoA Probes (g) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a detailed visual inspection of the Thales Avionics AoA probes having P/N C16291AA for a serial number identification, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in Table 1 of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the serial number of the AoA probe can be conclusively determined from that review. If no AoA probe having P/N C16291AA and a serial number identified in Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009, is identified during the inspection required by this paragraph of this AD, no further action is required by this AD, except for paragraph (i) of this AD. Table 1—Applicable Service Information Model Document Date Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232 January 20, 2010. Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239 January 20, 2010. Model A340-500 and A340-600 series airplanes Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072 January 20, 2010. Replacement of Identified AoA Probes (h) If the serial number of the AoA probe identified during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD corresponds to a suspect AoA probe specified in Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, replace the affected AoA probe with a serviceable AoA probe in accordance with one of the four options specified in and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 1 of this AD. (1) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 53368 (back-up speed scale) has been embodied in production or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3213, Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4213, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5060, as applicable, has been embodied in service: Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 53368 (back-up speed scale) has not been embodied in production and Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3213, Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4213, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5060, as applicable, has not been embodied in service: Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD. Parts Installation (i) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a Thales Avionics AoA probe having P/N C16291AA and a serial number identified in Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009, unless the AoA is fitted with an inspection label stating that Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007, Revision 01, dated December 3, 2009, has been accomplished. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0016R1, dated February 9, 2010, does not include Models A330-223F and A330-243F. We find that those models need to be included in this AD action, and have coordinated this difference with EASA and Airbus. Other FAA AD Provisions (j) 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. Send information 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. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards 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. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (k) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0016R1, dated February 9, 2010, and the service information identified in Table 2 of this AD, for related information. Table 2—Related Service Information Document Revision Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232 Original January 20, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239 Original January 20, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072 Original January 20, 2010. Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007 Revision 01 December 3, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You must use the service information contained in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For Airbus 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; e-mail airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com ; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Thales Avionics service information identified in this AD, contact Thales—Aerospace Division, 105, avenue du General Eisenhower—BP 63647, 31036 Toulouse Cedex 1, France; telephone +33 (0)5 61 19 65 00; fax +33 (0)5 61 19 66 00; Internet http://www.thalesgroup.com/aerospace. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Table 3—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Revision Date Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232, excluding Appendix 01 Original January 20, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239, excluding Appendix 01 Original January 20, 2010. Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072, excluding Appendix 01 Original January 20, 2010. Thales Service Bulletin C16291A-34-007 Revision 01 December 3, 2009. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 22, 2010. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-28087 Filed 11-8-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P