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AD 2014-06-10 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, (1) 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; all manufacturer serial numbers. (2) Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers.
Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Required actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010). For airplanes on which an AoA sensor having part number (P/N) C16291AA is installed, except as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD: Within 3 months after December 14, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-23-12), perform a detailed 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 paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) 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 as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD. (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-34-3232, dated January 20, 2010 (for Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes). (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-4239, dated January 20, 2010 (for Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes). (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-34-5072, dated January 20, 2010 (for Model A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes).
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports that the Angle of Attack (AoA) sensors on certain airplanes were modified and re-identified without performing the inspection to determine the part number; therefore, the affected probes were not replaced with serviceable probes. We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous AoA information and consequent delayed activation or non-activation of the AoA protection systems, which, in combination with flight at a high angle of attack, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2010-23-12, Amendment 39-16501 (75 FR 68698, November 9, 2010).
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