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Published 2014-11-06 · Federal Register document 2014-24964

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Publication summary

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-10-06, for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2013-10-06 required an inspection to identify the installed windshields, and replacement of any affected windshield. This new AD requires expanding the inspection area to 15 additional windshields' serial numbers. This AD was prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase, leading in some cases, to diversion to alternate airports. We are issuing this AD to prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition.

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Recorded publication clauses

AD identifier printed in this edition
2014-20-19
Effective date printed in this edition
2014-12-11
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 11, 2014.

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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 
32347, May 30, 2013).

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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability

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

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Subject
(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows.

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Reason
(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/
or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase, leading in some cases, 
to diversion to alternate airports. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which 
could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an 
unsafe condition.

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Compliance
(f) Compliance

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

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Retained Inspection With Revised Service Information
(g) Retained Inspection With Revised Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), with 
revised service information. Within 1,200 flight hours after July 5, 
2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-10-06), inspect to identify the 
manufacturer, the part number, and the serial number of the left-
hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) windshields installed on the airplane, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
Airbus service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or 
(g)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or

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maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the 
manufacturer, part number, and serial number of the installed 
windshields can be conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 02, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated 
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus 
Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 
and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 01, 
including Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only 
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated 
February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 
02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. As of the 
effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 
2013, to do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD.

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Retained Replacement With Revised Service Information
(h) Retained Replacement With Revised Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), with 
revised service information. If it is found, during the inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, that any installed LH or RH 
windshield was manufactured by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part 
number and serial number are specified in the applicable Airbus 
service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) 
of this AD: Within 9 months or 1,200 flight hours after July 5, 2013 
(the effective date of AD 2013-10-06), whichever occurs first, 
replace all affected LH and RH windshields, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service 
information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this 
AD.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 02, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated 
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus 
Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 
and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 01, 
including Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only 
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated 
February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 
02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. As of the 
effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 
2013, to do the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

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New Requirement of This AD: Inspection
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect to 
identify the manufacturer, the part number, and the serial number of 
the LH and RH windshields installed on the airplane, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus 
service information specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) 
of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the manufacturer, part 
number, and serial number of the installed windshields can be 
conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013.

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New Requirement of This AD: Replacement
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement

    If it is found, during the inspection required by paragraph (i) 
of this AD, that any installed LH or RH windshield was manufactured 
by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part number and serial number 
are specified in Appendix 02 of the applicable Airbus service 
information specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this 
AD, or if the manufacturer or part number or serial number is not 
identifiable: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, 
replace the affected LH and/or RH windshield with a serviceable 
part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraph (j)(1), 
(j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013.

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Definition of Serviceable Windshield
(k) Definition of Serviceable Windshield

    For the purposes of this AD, a serviceable windshield is a 
windshield not identified in Appendix 01 of the applicable Airbus 
service information as specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), or 
(j)(3) of this AD; or it is specified in Appendix 01 but has a 
suffix ``U'' added to the serial number on the identification plate.

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Parts Installation Limitations
(l) Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on 
any airplane, an affected windshield from SGS having a part number 
and serial number identified in Appendix 01 of the applicable Airbus 
service information as specified in paragraph (l)(1), (l)(2), or 
(l)(3) of this AD, unless a suffix ``U'' has been added on the 
serial number identification plate.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendix 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013.

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Credit for Previous Actions
(m) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before the effective date of this AD using the applicable Airbus 
service information specified in paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of 
this AD, provided that the actions were accomplished on the 
airplane, and no replacement windshield has been installed with a 
part number and serial number identified in Appendix 02 of the 
applicable Airbus service information as specified in paragraphs 
(j)(1) through (j)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, dated May 4, 2010 (for 
Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes), which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01, dated 
January 27, 2011 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, 
-243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 
airplanes), which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, dated May 4, 2010 (for 
Model A340-211,

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-212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes), which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, dated May 4, 2010 (for 
Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes), which is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.

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Other FAA AD Provisions
(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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
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: [email protected]. 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.

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Related Information
(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0256, dated October 21, 
2013, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0192-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.

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Material Incorporated by Reference
(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 A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendix 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, 
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (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 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 215 (Thursday, November 6, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24964]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0192; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-221-AD; 
Amendment 39-17992; AD 2014-20-19]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-10-06, 
for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, 
A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2013-10-06 
required an inspection to identify the installed windshields, and 
replacement of any affected windshield. This new AD requires expanding 
the inspection area to 15 additional windshields' serial numbers. This 
AD was prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/or smoke in 
the cockpit during cruise phase, leading in some cases, to

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diversion to alternate airports. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which could, under 
some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an unsafe 
condition.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 11, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 11, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0192; or in person at the 
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.
    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 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.

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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, 
May 30, 2013). AD 2013-10-06 applied to all Airbus Model A330-200 
Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-
600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
April 9, 2014 (79 FR 19548).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0256, dated October 21, 2013 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, 
-322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -
213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Several operators reported cases of burning smell and/or smoke 
in the cockpit during cruise phase leading in some cases to 
diversion. Findings showed that the cause of these events is the 
burning of the Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) windshield connector 
terminal block.
    This condition, if not corrected, could significantly increase 
the flight crew workload which would, under some flight phases and/
or circumstances constitute an unsafe condition.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published 3 different 
Service Bulletins (SB) and EASA issued AD 2011-0242 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0242_Correction_superseded.pdf/AD_2011-0242_1] (later corrected) which required the identification 
of the installed windshields and replacement of the affected part.
    Since issuance of that [EASA] AD, a new occurrence in service 
led Airbus to identify a new batch of affected parts.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0242 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0242_Correction_superseded.pdf/AD_2011-0242_1], which 
is superseded, and requires identification and replacement of the 
additionally identified windshields.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0192-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 19548, April 9, 
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

``Contacting the Manufacturer'' Paragraph in This AD

    Since late 2006, we have included a standard paragraph titled 
``Airworthy Product'' in all MCAI ADs in which the FAA develops an AD 
based on a foreign authority's AD.
    We have become aware that some operators have misunderstood or 
misinterpreted the Airworthy Product paragraph to allow the owner/
operator to use messages provided by the manufacturer as approval of 
deviations during the accomplishment of an AD-mandated action. The 
Airworthy Product paragraph does not approve messages or other 
information provided by the manufacturer for deviations to the 
requirements of the AD-mandated actions. The Airworthy Product 
paragraph only addresses the requirement to contact the manufacturer 
for corrective actions for the identified unsafe condition and does not 
cover deviations from other AD requirements. However, deviations to AD-
required actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17, and anyone may request 
the approval for an alternative method of compliance to the AD-required 
actions using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    To address this misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the 
Airworthy Product paragraph, we have changed the paragraph and retitled 
it ``Contacting the Manufacturer.'' This paragraph now clarifies that 
for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a 
manufacturer, the actions must be accomplished using a method approved 
by the FAA, the EASA, or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval 
(DOA).
    The Contacting the Manufacturer paragraph also clarifies that, if 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature. The DOA signature indicates that the data and information 
contained in the document are EASA-approved, which is also FAA-
approved. Messages and other information provided by the manufacturer 
that do not contain the DOA-authorized signature approval are not EASA-
approved, unless EASA directly approves the manufacturer's message or 
other information.
    This clarification does not remove flexibility previously afforded 
by the Airworthy Product paragraph. Consistent with long-standing FAA 
policy, such flexibility was never intended for required actions. This 
is also consistent with the recommendation of the Airworthiness 
Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee to increase 
flexibility in complying with ADs by identifying those actions in 
manufacturers' service instructions that are ``Required for 
Compliance'' with ADs. We continue to work with manufacturers to 
implement this recommendation. But once we determine that an action is 
required, any deviation from the requirement must be approved as an 
alternative method of compliance.
    We also have decided not to include a generic reference to either 
the ``delegated agent'' or ``design approval holder (DAH) with State of 
Design Authority design organization approval,'' but instead we have 
provided the specific delegation approval granted by the State of 
Design Authority for the DAH throughout this AD.

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Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described 
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these 
minor changes:
    <bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (79 FR 19548, April 9, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
    <bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 19548, April 9, 2014).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 60 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 
32347, May 30, 2013), and retained in this AD take about 2 work-hours 
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required 
parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated 
cost of the actions that were required by AD 2013-10-06 is $170 per 
product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $10,200, or $170 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 10 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of 
$850 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft 
that might need this action.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0192; 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 Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

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]


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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), and adding 
the following new AD:

2014-20-19 Airbus: Amendment 39-17992. Docket No. FAA-2014-0192; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-221-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 11, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 
32347, May 30, 2013).

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 56, Windows.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/
or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase, leading in some cases, 
to diversion to alternate airports. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which 
could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an 
unsafe condition.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspection With Revised Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), with 
revised service information. Within 1,200 flight hours after July 5, 
2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-10-06), inspect to identify the 
manufacturer, the part number, and the serial number of the left-
hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) windshields installed on the airplane, 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
Airbus service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or 
(g)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or

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maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the 
manufacturer, part number, and serial number of the installed 
windshields can be conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 02, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated 
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus 
Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 
and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 01, 
including Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only 
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated 
February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 
02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. As of the 
effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 
2013, to do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD.

(h) Retained Replacement With Revised Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2013-10-06, Amendment 39-17459 (78 FR 32347, May 30, 2013), with 
revised service information. If it is found, during the inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, that any installed LH or RH 
windshield was manufactured by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part 
number and serial number are specified in the applicable Airbus 
service information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) 
of this AD: Within 9 months or 1,200 flight hours after July 5, 2013 
(the effective date of AD 2013-10-06), whichever occurs first, 
replace all affected LH and RH windshields, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service 
information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this 
AD.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 02, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated 
August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus 
Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01 
and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 01, 
including Appendix 01, dated February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013. As of the effective date of this AD, use only 
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013, to do the actions 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated 
February 8, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 
02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013. As of the 
effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-
5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 
2013, to do the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

(i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect to 
identify the manufacturer, the part number, and the serial number of 
the LH and RH windshields installed on the airplane, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus 
service information specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) 
of this AD. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the manufacturer, part 
number, and serial number of the installed windshields can be 
conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013.

(j) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement

    If it is found, during the inspection required by paragraph (i) 
of this AD, that any installed LH or RH windshield was manufactured 
by Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) and the part number and serial number 
are specified in Appendix 02 of the applicable Airbus service 
information specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this 
AD, or if the manufacturer or part number or serial number is not 
identifiable: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, 
replace the affected LH and/or RH windshield with a serviceable 
part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraph (j)(1), 
(j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013.

(k) Definition of Serviceable Windshield

    For the purposes of this AD, a serviceable windshield is a 
windshield not identified in Appendix 01 of the applicable Airbus 
service information as specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), or 
(j)(3) of this AD; or it is specified in Appendix 01 but has a 
suffix ``U'' added to the serial number on the identification plate.

(l) Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on 
any airplane, an affected windshield from SGS having a part number 
and serial number identified in Appendix 01 of the applicable Airbus 
service information as specified in paragraph (l)(1), (l)(2), or 
(l)(3) of this AD, unless a suffix ``U'' has been added on the 
serial number identification plate.
    (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (2) For Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendix 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (3) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, including Appendixes 01 and 02, 
dated August 1, 2013.

(m) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before the effective date of this AD using the applicable Airbus 
service information specified in paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of 
this AD, provided that the actions were accomplished on the 
airplane, and no replacement windshield has been installed with a 
part number and serial number identified in Appendix 02 of the 
applicable Airbus service information as specified in paragraphs 
(j)(1) through (j)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, dated May 4, 2010 (for 
Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes), which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-56-3009, Revision 01, dated 
January 27, 2011 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, 
-243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 
airplanes), which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, dated May 4, 2010 (for 
Model A340-211,

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-212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes), which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, dated May 4, 2010 (for 
Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes), which is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.

(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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
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: [email protected]. 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.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0256, dated October 21, 
2013, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0192-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.

(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 A330-56-3009, Revision 03, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-4008, Revision 02, 
including Appendix 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-56-5002, Revision 02, 
including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated August 1, 2013.
    (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 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 24, 2014.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-24964 Filed 11-5-14; 8:45 am]
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