Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 90 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27015-27020]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10653]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0808; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-170-AD; 
Amendment 39-17380; AD 2013-05-08]
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 and A330-300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 
and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of an 
elevator blocked in the down position due to two independent failures; 
first, the inability of a servo control to switch to active mode 
because it was not detected by a flight control computer; and second, 
an internal hydraulic leak due to the deterioration of an O-ring seal 
on a solenoid. This AD requires, depending on airplane configuration, 
modifying three flight control primary computers (FCPCs); modifying two 
flight control secondary computers (FCSCs); revising the airplane 
flight manual (AFM) to include certain information; replacing certain 
O-rings; and checking part number and replacing certain O-ring seals if 
needed. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct O-rings with 
incorrect part numbers whose deterioration could lead to improper 
sealing of solenoid valves; and to correct FCPC and FCSC software to 
allow better control of elevator positioning; both conditions, if not 
corrected, could lead to the loss of elevator control on takeoff, and 
potentially reduce the controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 13, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 13, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2012 (77 
FR 48469). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) states:

    This [European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)] AD [2010-0081, 
dated April 27, 2010] deals with the two following points:
    <bullet> Case of an elevator blocked in down position due to two 
independent failures one of which is hidden:
    Each elevator is controlled by two servo controls. In normal 
operation:

--one servo control in active mode controlled by PRIM 1 (Green servo 
control),
--one servo control in damping mode (Yellow or Blue servo control) 
monitored by PRIM 2.

    Change from active mode to damped mode is obtained by means of a 
mode selector which is controlled by two identical solenoid valves 
housed on the servo control. The sealing of each solenoid valve is 
ensured by four O-ring seals.
    During pre-flight control checks, the flight crew of an A330-200 
aeroplane observed that one of the elevators was blocked in down 
position, the ECAM [electronic centralized aircraft monitor] screen 
displaying ``F/CTL PRIM 1 PITCH FAULT''.
    This condition was due to two independent failures, one of which 
was dormant, which occurred on one of the elevators.
    Investigations revealed that the origin of the elevator 
malfunction was due to the inability of the Yellow servo control to 
switch to active mode.
    This inability:

--was caused by an internal hydraulic leak due to the deterioration 
of an O-ring seal on a solenoid valve,

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--was not detected by the PRIM 2 computer nor announced to the 
flight crew.

    <bullet> Incorrect Part Number (P/N) for solenoid valve O-ring 
seals in IPC [illustrated parts catalog]:
    An incorrect O-ring seal P/N in IPC 27-34-51-1 could have led to 
the installation of O-ring seals incompatible with the hydraulic 
fluid, causing them to deteriorate.
    These conditions if not detected could lead to the loss of 
elevator [control] on takeoff and, potentially reduce the 
controllability of the aeroplane.
    The aim of EASA AD 2007-0009 was to:

--take over the requirements of AD F-2004-158, and
--require the terminating action for Sec.  (1), (2) and (4) of this 
[EASA] AD by introducing new capped seals on solenoid valves for 
A330-200 only.

    This new [EASA] AD * * * requires the embodiment of the latest 
software standard on the three Flight Control Primary Computers 
(FCPC) and on the two Flight Control Secondary Computers (FCSC) [by 
modifying the FCPCs and FCSCs] * * *.

    The modification is accomplished either by replacing the FCPCs and 
FCSCs with new FCPCs and FCSCs, or by replacing or reprogramming the 
on-board replaceable modules in the FCPCs and FCSCs. Required actions 
also include, depending on airplane configuration, the following 
actions: Revising the AFM to include certain information; replacing 
certain O-rings; and checking part number and replacing certain O-ring 
seals if needed. You may obtain further information by examining the 
MCAI in the AD docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comments received.

Request for Exemption for Later Standards of FCPC Software

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) requested that we revise the NPRM (77 
FR 48469, August 14, 2012) to provide an exemption for later standards 
of FCPC software. Since completing Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A330-27-3148, Revision 01, dated October 9, 2008, Delta stated that it 
upgraded FCPC software from standard P9/M18 to newer standard P11A/M20A 
as specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, dated 
July 26, 2011. Delta noted that when there are significant differences 
between the airspeed sources, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust 
(A/THR) are designed to disconnect, and the flight directors (FD) bars 
are automatically removed. Delta also noted that if two of the airspeed 
sources then read similar, yet erroneous numbers, the AP and A/THR will 
re-engage, and the FD bars will reappear. Delta stated that this newer 
standard addresses these safety concerns.
    We agree to revise this AD to allow modification of the FCPC with 
the software identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-
3176, Revision 02, dated April 24, 2012, as well as the software 
identified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3177, dated 
December 21, 2011; Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174, 
dated November 21, 2011; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-
4162, Revision 01, dated September 17, 2012. We have added paragraph 
(o) to this AD to specify that modification of the three FCPC with new 
software specified in paragraphs (o)(1) through (o)(4) of this AD is 
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) of 
this AD.
    In addition, we have added new paragraph (p)(4) of this AD to give 
credit for performing actions before the effective date of this AD 
using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, dated July 26, 2011; Airbus 
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 01, dated March 27, 
2012; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, dated January 
10, 2012.
    We are also considering further rulemaking that would correspond to 
EASA AD 2011-0199R1, dated February 17, 2012, to mandate implementation 
of these new FCPC standards.

Request for Credit for Modification of FCPC Software Using Airbus 
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, Revision 01, October 9, 2008

    Delta requested that we revise paragraph (o)(2) of the NPRM (77 FR 
48469, August 14, 2012) to give credit for modification of FCPC 
software done using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, 
Revision 01, dated October 9, 2008. This service bulletin is the 
appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the actions 
required by paragraph (l) of the NPRM. Delta stated that paragraph 
(o)(2) of the NPRM provides credit, if those actions were performed 
using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3144, dated April 2, 2009, but 
there are no statements giving credit for modifications of the FCPC 
performed using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, 
Revision 01, dated October 9, 2008.
    We disagree with this request to revise this AD, but agree to 
clarify that this AD allows for previous accomplishment of the 
modification using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, 
Revision 01, dated October 9, 2008. Paragraph (l) of this AD mandates 
modifications of FCPC software using current revisions of the service 
information, Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3144, Revision 01, dated 
July 16, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, 
Revision 01, October 9, 2008. Paragraph (p)(2) of this AD (referred to 
as paragraph (o)(2) in the NPRM (77 FR 48469, August 14, 2012)) gives 
credit only for actions performed using previous revisions of the 
service information specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, i.e., Airbus 
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3144, dated April 2, 2009; and 
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, dated July 17, 2008. 
Since paragraph (f) of this AD indicates previous accomplishment of 
modifications do not need to be repeated, the intent of the comment is 
addressed. No change has been made to the AD in this regard.

Request for Credit for Modification of FCSC Software Using Airbus 
Service Bulletin A330-27-3145, Revision 1, Dated July 17, 2008

    Delta requested that we revise paragraph (o)(3) of the NPRM (77 FR 
48469, August 14, 2012) to give credit for modification of the FCSC 
software done using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3146, 
Revision 01, dated September 3, 2008; and Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
27-3145, dated December 16, 2008. Delta noted these service bulletins 
are referred to as the appropriate sources of service information for 
accomplishing the actions proposed by paragraph (m) of the NPRM. Delta 
stated that paragraph (o)(3) of the NPRM provides credit, if those 
actions were performed using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-
3146, dated June 1, 2007, but pointed out that there are no statements 
giving credit for modifications of the FCSC performed using Airbus 
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3146, Revision 01, dated September 
3, 2008.
    We disagree with this request to revise this AD but agree to 
clarify that this AD allows for previous accomplishment of the 
modification using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3146, 
Revision 01, dated September 3, 2008; and Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
27-3145, dated December 16, 2008. Paragraph (m) of this AD mandates 
modifications of FCSC software using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A330-27-3146, Revision 01, dated September 3, 2008; or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-27-3145, dated December 16, 2008. Paragraph (p)(3) of 
this AD (referred to as paragraph (o)(3) in the NPRM (77 FR 48469, 
August 14, 2012)) gives credit

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only for actions performed using previous revisions of the service 
information specified in paragraph (m) of this AD, i.e., Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-27-3146, dated June 1, 2007. Since paragraph (f) of this 
AD indicates previous accomplishment of modifications do not need to be 
repeated, the intent of the comment is addressed. No change has been 
made to the AD in this regard.

Request for Credit for Installation of Modified Servo-Controls Using 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3134, Revision 01, Dated May 12, 2006; 
and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3136, Revision 1, Dated 
July 19, 2006

    Delta requested that we revise paragraph (p) of the NPRM (77 FR 
48469, August 14, 2012) to give credit for the installation of modified 
servo-controls done using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3134, 
Revision 01, dated May 12, 2006; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A330-27-3136, Revision 01, dated July 19, 2006.
    We disagree with this request to revise this AD, but agree to 
clarify that this AD allows for previous accomplishment of the 
installation using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3134, Revision 01, 
dated May 12, 2006; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3136, 
Revision 01, dated July 19, 2006. Paragraph (q) of this AD (referred to 
as paragraph (p) of the NPRM (77 FR 48469, August 14, 2012)) provides 
terminating action for the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and 
(i) of this AD, if the installation of modified servo-controls was 
using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3134, Revision 01, dated May 12, 
2006; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3136, Revision 01, 
dated July 19, 2006. Since paragraph (f) of this AD indicates previous 
accomplishment of the installation not need to be repeated, the intent 
of the comment is addressed. No change has been made to the AD in this 
regard.

Explanation of Change Made to This AD

    We have revised paragraph (n) of this AD to put the AFM text into 
Figure 1 to paragraph (n) of this AD, and included reference to the 
figure in that paragraph. This change does not affect the intent of 
that paragraph.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the changes described previously--and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (77 FR 48469, August 14, 2012) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 48469, August 14, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 41 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 5 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. 
Where the service information lists required parts costs that are 
covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge 
for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected 
parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based 
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators 
to be $17,425, or $425 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; 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 the NPRM (77 FR 48469, August 14, 
2012), 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.

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 AD:

2013-05-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-17380. Docket No. FAA-2012-0808; 
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-170-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 13, 
2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -
321, -322, -323,

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-341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers 
(MSN).
    (2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, 
all MSN.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27: Flight 
controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of an elevator blocked in the 
down position due to two independent failures; first, the inability 
of a servo control to switch to active mode because it was not 
detected by a flight control computer; and second, an internal 
hydraulic leak due to the deterioration of an O-ring seal on a 
solenoid. We are issuing this detect and correct O-rings with 
incorrect part numbers whose deterioration could lead to improper 
sealing of solenoid valves; and to correct flight control primary 
computer (FCPC) and flight control secondary computer (FCSC) 
software to allow better control of elevator positioning; both 
conditions, if not corrected, could lead to the loss of elevator 
control on takeoff, and potentially reduce the controllability of 
the airplane.

(f) 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.

(g) Replacement of O-ring Seals for Elevator Servo Controls Installed 
in Damping Position on Model A330-200 Series Airplanes Only

    For all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, except those on 
which Airbus modifications 53969 or 54833 have been embodied in 
production: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) 
and (g)(2) of this AD, replace the O-ring seals installed on the two 
solenoid valves of each servo control using new O-ring seals, in 
accordance with Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A330-27A3129, 
Revision 01, dated July 16, 2004.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 3,000 flight cycles by the servo 
control since first installation on an airplane, or 3,000 flight 
cycles since the installation of the solenoid valve on the servo 
control.
    (2) Within 700 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

(h) Replacement of O-ring Seals on Spare Elevator Servo Controls Whose 
O-ring Seals Were Not Replaced as Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD

    For all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, except those on 
which Airbus modifications 53969 or 54833 have been embodied in 
production: As of the effective date of this AD, before the 
installation of an elevator servo control on an Airbus Model A330-
200 airplane, replace the O-ring seals installed on the two spare 
servo control solenoid valves using new O-ring seals, in accordance 
with Airbus AOT A330-27A3129, Revision 01, dated July 16, 2004.

(i) Replacement of O-ring Seals with Part Number (P/N) MS28775-XXX or a 
Part Number that Cannot Be Identified

    For Model A330-200 series airplanes which have been modified as 
specified in Airbus AOT A330-27A3129, dated June 24, 2004, but which 
have not been modified as specified in Airbus AOT A330-27A3129, 
Revision 01, dated July 16, 2004; except those airplanes on which 
Airbus modifications 53969 or 54833 have been embodied in 
production: Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, 
check the part number (P/N) of the seals installed on the solenoid 
valve of the servo control of the elevator in the damping position. 
If the seals installed have P/N MS28775-XXX or a part number that 
cannot be identified, before further flight, replace the seals with 
new seals using a part number listed in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or 
(i)(3) of this AD, in accordance with Airbus AOT A330-27A3129, 
Revision 01, dated July 16, 2004.
    (1) Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) 27-34-51-1 item 130: 
NAS1611-011 or NAS1611-011A.
    (2) IPC 27-34-51-1 item 140: NAS1611-012 or NAS1611-012A.
    (3) IPC 27-34-51-1 item 150: NAS1611-013 or NAS1611-013A.

(j) Replacement of O-ring Seals on Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, 
and A340-300 Series Airplanes

    For Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series 
airplanes equipped with elevator servo controls P/N SC4800-2/-4/-7/-
8 or SC4800-7/-8 modified into P/N SC4800-7A/-9, as specified in 
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4083 or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-27-3076: Within 1,400 flight hours after the effective date of 
this AD, replace the O-ring seals installed on the two solenoid 
valves of each elevator servo control in damping position (except 
for Model A330-200 series airplanes which have to comply with 
paragraph (g) of this AD), and in active position, using a new O-
ring seal P/N NAS1611-XXX or P/N NAS1611-XXXA, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A330-27A3131, Revision 01, dated March 3, 2005 (for Model A330 
airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27A4130, 
Revision 01, dated March 3, 2005 (for Model A340 airplanes).

(k) Replacement of O-ring Seals on Spare Elevator Servo Controls on 
Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

    For the spare elevator servo controls P/N SC4800-2/-4/-7/-8 or 
SC4800-7/-8 modified into P/N SC4800-7A/-9, as specified in Airbus 
Service Bulletin A340-27-4083 or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-
3076: Before the installation of a spare elevator servo control on 
an airplane, replace the O-ring seals installed on the two spare 
servo control solenoid valves using a new O-ring seal P/N NAS1611-
XXX or P/N NAS1611-XXXA, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27A3131, 
Revision 01, dated March 3, 2005 (for Model A330 airplanes); or 
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27A4130, Revision 01, dated 
March 3, 2005 (for Model A340 airplanes).

(l) Modification of FCPCs

    For all Airbus Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes, 
except those on which both Airbus modifications 53468 and 55697 have 
been embodied in production; and for all Airbus Model A340-200 and 
A340-300 series airplanes, except those on which both modifications 
55879 and 55697 have been embodied in production: Within 24 months 
after the effective date of this AD, modify the three FCPCs, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
service bulletin identified in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3144, Revision 01, dated 
July 16, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, 
Revision 01, dated October 9, 2008 (for Model A330 airplanes).
    (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4144, dated 
October 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4148, 
dated June 13, 2008 (for Model A340 airplanes).

(m) Modification of FCSCs

    For all Airbus Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes, 
except those on which both Airbus modifications 53468 and 55697 have 
been embodied in production; and for all Airbus Model A340-200 and 
A340-300 series airplanes, except those on which both modifications 
55879 and 55697 have been embodied in production: Within 24 months 
after the effective date of this AD, modify both FCSCs, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
service bulletin identified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this 
AD.
    (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3146, Revision 01, 
dated September 3, 2008; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3145, 
dated December 16, 2008 (for Model A330 airplanes).
    (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4146, June 1, 
2007; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4145, dated December 16, 
2008 (for Model A340 airplanes).

(n) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual

    Before further flight, after doing the applicable actions 
required by both paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD, remove the 
procedure specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (n) of this AD from the 
airplane flight manual, if inserted, in accordance with the 
instructions contained in Airbus Temporary Revision TR4, Issue 1.0, 
``TR 4.02.00/25 Issue 2--Undetected Elevator Control Loss in Case of 
Dual Failure,'' dated November 26, 2009, to the Airbus A330/A340 
Airplane Flight Manual; and Airbus Temporary Revision TR22, Issue 
1.0, ``TR 4.02.00/40 Issue 2--Undetected Elevator Control Loss in 
Case of Dual Failure,'' dated November 26, 2009, to the Airbus A330/
A340 Airplane Flight Manual.

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(o) Optional Actions Acceptable for Compliance With the Modification 
Required by Paragraph (l) of This AD

    Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (o)(1) through 
(o)(4) of this AD, as applicable, is acceptable for compliance with 
the modification required by paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes identified in Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 02, dated April 24, 2012: 
Modification or replacement of the three FCPCs with software 
standard P11A/M20A on FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A330-27-3176, Revision 02, dated April 24, 2012 (for Model A330 
airplanes).
    (2) For airplanes identified Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A330-27-3177, dated December 21, 2011: Modification or replacement 
of the three FCPCs with software standard P12A/M21A on FCPC 2K1 
hardware, and with software standard M21A on FCPC 2K0 hardware, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory 
Service Bulletin A330-27-3177, dated December 21, 2011 (for Model 
A330 airplanes).
    (3) For airplanes identified in Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A340-27-4174, dated November 21, 2011: Modification or 
replacement of the three FCPCs with software standard L22A on FCPC 
2K1 hardware, and with software standard L22A on FCPC 2K0 hardware, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus 
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174, dated November 21, 2011 
(for Model A340 airplanes).
    (4) For airplanes identified in Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A340-27-4162, Revision 01, dated September 17, 2012: 
Modification or replacement of the three FCPCs with software 
standard L21A on FCPC 2K2 hardware in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A340-27-4162, Revision 01, dated September 17, 2012 (for Model A340 
airplanes).

(p) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for certain actions described in 
the following paragraphs. The documents specified in paragraphs 
(p)(1) through (p)(5) of this AD are not incorporated by reference 
in this AD.
    (1) This paragraph provides credit for replacements of the O-
ring seals, as required by paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD, if 
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD 
using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27A3131, dated September 22, 2004 
(for Model A330 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin 340-27A4130, 
dated September 22, 2004 (for Model A340 airplanes).
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for modifications of the 
FCPC, as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-27-3144, dated April 2, 2009 (for Model A330 
airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, dated 
July 17, 2008 (for Model A330 airplanes).
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for modifications of the 
FCSCs, as required by paragraph (m) of this AD, if those actions 
were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus 
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3146, dated June 1, 2007 (for 
Model A330 airplanes).
    (4) This paragraph provides credit for modification or 
replacement of the FCSCs specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD, 
if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD 
using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, dated July 26, 
2011; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 
01, dated March 27, 2012 (for Model A330 airplanes).
    (5) This paragraph provides credit for modification or 
replacement of the FCSCs specified paragraph (o)(4) of this AD, if 
those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD 
using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, dated January 
10, 2012 (for Model A340 airplanes).

(q) Terminating Action

    Installation of modified servo-controls at all positions on 
Model A330-200 series airplanes in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3134, 
Revision 01, dated May 12, 2006; and Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A330-27-3136, Revision 01, dated July 19, 2006; terminates 
the actions

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required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) and of this AD.

(r) 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, 
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149. 
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) 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.

(s) Related Information

    (1) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness 
Directive 2010-0081, dated April 27, 2010, and the service 
information specified in paragraphs (s)(1)(i) through (s)(1)(xix) of 
this AD, for related information.
    (i) Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A330-27A3129, Revision 01, 
dated July 16, 2004.
    (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3136, Revision 
01, dated July 19, 2006.
    (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3146, Revision 
01, dated September 3, 2008.
    (iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, Revision 
01, dated October 9, 2008.
    (v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 02, 
dated April 24, 2012.
    (vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3177, dated 
December 21, 2011.
    (vii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27A3131, Revision 
01, dated March 3, 2005.
    (viii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4144, dated 
October 19, 2009.
    (ix) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4146, dated June 
1, 2007.
    (x) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4148, dated June 
13, 2008.
    (xi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, Revision 
01, dated September 17, 2012.
    (xii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174, dated 
November 21, 2011.
    (xiii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27A4130, Revision 
01, dated March 3, 2005.
    (xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3134, Revision 01, dated 
May 12, 2006.
    (xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3144, Revision 01, dated 
July 16, 2009.
    (xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3145, dated December 16, 
2008.
    (xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4145, dated December 16, 
2008.
    (xviii) Airbus Temporary Revision TR4, Issue 1.0, ``TR 4.02.00/
25 Issue 2--Undetected Elevator Control Loss in Case of Dual 
Failure,'' dated November 26, 2009, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane 
Flight Manual.
    (xix) Airbus Temporary Revision TR22, Issue 1.0, ``TR 4.02.00/40 
Issue 2--Undetected Elevator Control Loss in Case of Dual Failure,'' 
dated November 26, 2009, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight 
Manual.
    (2) 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 [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may review copies of the 
referenced 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.

(t) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A330-27A3129, Revision 01, 
dated July 16, 2004.
    (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3136, Revision 
01, dated July 19, 2006.
    (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3146, Revision 
01, dated September 3, 2008.
    (iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3148, Revision 
01, dated October 9, 2008.
    (v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3176, Revision 02, 
dated April 24, 2012.
    (vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27-3177, dated 
December 21, 2011.
    (vii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-27A3131, Revision 
01, dated March 3, 2005.
    (viii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4144, dated 
October 19, 2009.
    (ix) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4146, dated June 
1, 2007.
    (x) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4148, dated June 
13, 2008.
    (xi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4162, Revision 
01, dated September 17, 2012.
    (xii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-4174, dated 
November 21, 2011.
    (xiii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27A4130, Revision 
01, dated March 3, 2005.
    (xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3134, Revision 01, dated 
May 12, 2006.
    (xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3144, Revision 01, dated 
July 16, 2009.
    (xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3145, dated December 16, 
2008.
    (xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4145, dated December 16, 
2008.
    (xviii) Airbus Temporary Revision TR4, Issue 1.0, ``TR 4.02.00/
25 Issue 2--Undetected Elevator Control Loss in Case of Dual 
Failure,'' dated November 26, 2009, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane 
Flight Manual.
    (xix) Airbus Temporary Revision TR22, Issue 1.0, ``TR 4.02.00/40 
Issue 2--Undetected Elevator Control Loss in Case of Dual Failure,'' 
dated November 26, 2009, to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight 
Manual.
    (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 [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 28, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-10653 Filed 5-8-13; 8:45 am]
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