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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS in accordance with Part 2 of the (j) Related Information DIRECTIVES Accomplishment Instructions of Alert For more information about this AD, Service Bulletin 747–57A2343, dated contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 September 12, 2013. If any cylindrical defect Engineer, Branch, ANM–120S, continues to read as follows: is found, before further flight, do the actions FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, specified in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (h)(1)(ii) of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– this AD. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425–917– (i) Do a minimum thickness inspection of 6590; email: [email protected]. § 39.13 [Amended] the inboard actuator attach fitting to determine minimum wall thickness of the (k) Material Incorporated by Reference ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding actuator fitting assembly, in accordance with (1) The Director of the Federal Register the following new airworthiness Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of approved the incorporation by reference directive (AD): Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–57A2343, (IBR) of the service information listed in this dated September 12, 2013. If the minimum 2013–23–03 The Boeing Company: paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR thickness of the wall is less than 0.130 inch: Amendment 39–17658; Docket No. part 51. Before further flight, replace the inboard FAA–2013–0871; Directorate Identifier actuator attach fitting of the outboard , in (2) You must use this service information 2013–NM–187–AD. accordance with Part 4 of the as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (a) Effective Date Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– This AD is effective November 29, 2013. Service Bulletin 747 57A2343, dated September 12, 2013. 57A2343, dated September 12, 2013. (b) Affected ADs (ii) Replace the inboard actuator attach (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in None. fitting of the outboard flap, in accordance with Part 4 of the Accomplishment this AD, contact Boeing Commercial (c) Applicability Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, This AD applies to The Boeing Company 747–57A2343, dated September 12, 2013. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, (2) Replace the inboard actuator attach 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, fitting of the outboard flap, in accordance Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, and 747SR with Part 4 of the Accomplishment (4) You may review copies of the series airplanes, certificated in any category, Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin referenced service information at the FAA, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–57A2343, dated September 12, 2013. 747–57A2343, dated September 12, 2013. Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For (d) Subject (AMOCs) information on the availability of this Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (5) You may view this service information Code 57, . authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if that is incorporated by reference at the requested using the procedures found in 14 National Archives and Records (e) Unsafe Condition CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Administration (NARA). For information on This AD was prompted by a report of the send your request to your principal inspector the availability of this material at NARA, call fracture of an inboard actuator attach fitting or local Flight Standards District Office, as 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// of the outboard flap. An inspection of the appropriate. If sending information directly www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- attach fitting revealed that it was incorrectly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the locations.html. attention of the person identified in machined with a cylindrical profile instead Issued in Renton, Washington, on October paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be of a conical profile, resulting in reduced wall 31, 2013. thickness. We are issuing this AD to detect emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- and correct defective inboard actuator attach [email protected]. Jeffrey E. Duven, fittings which, combined with loss of the (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane outboard actuator load path, could result in notify your appropriate principal inspector, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. uncontrolled retraction of the outboard flap, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager [FR Doc. 2013–27015 Filed 11–13–13; 8:45 am] of the local flight standards district office/ damage to flight control systems, and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P consequent reduced controllability of the certificate holding district office. airplane. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair (f) Compliance required by this AD if it is approved by the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Comply with this AD within the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization compliance times specified, unless already Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Federal Aviation Administration done. been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 14 CFR Part 39 (g) Part Number Inspection method to be approved, the repair must meet Within 90 days after the effective date of the certification basis of the airplane, and the [Docket No. FAA–2013–0329; Directorate this AD: Inspect to determine the part approval must specifically refer to this AD. Identifier 2012–NM–032–AD; Amendment number of the inboard actuator attach fittings (4) If the service information contains steps 39–17596; AD 2013–19–14] of the outboard flaps, in accordance with Part that are labeled as RC (Required for RIN 2120–AA64 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Compliance), those steps must be done to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–57A2343, comply with this AD; any steps that are not Airworthiness Directives; dated September 12, 2013. labeled as RC are recommended. Those steps Airplanes that are not labeled as RC may be deviated (h) Actions for Certain Attach Fittings from, done as part of other actions, or done AGENCY: Federal Aviation If, during the inspection required by using accepted methods different from those Administration (FAA), Department of paragraph (g) of this AD, any inboard identified in the specified service Transportation (DOT). actuator attach fitting having part number information without obtaining approval of an (P/N) 65B08564–7 is found, before further AMOC, provided the steps labeled as RC can ACTION: Final rule. flight, do the actions specified in paragraph be done and the airplane can be put back in (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or SUMMARY: We are superseding (1) Do a detailed inspection of the inboard changes to steps labeled as RC require Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 2009– actuator attach fitting for a cylindrical defect, approval of an AMOC. 04–07 and 2011–02–09 for certain

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Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, [with mechanical rudder], through Airbus Freighter, A300–300, A340–200, A340– Washington 98057–3356; telephone SB A330–27–3177, 300, A340–500, and A340–600 series 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. —software standard L22A on FCPC 2K1 hardware and L22A on FCPC 2K0 airplanes. AD 2009–04–07 required SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: revising the airplane flight manual hardware for A340–200/–300 aeroplanes Discussion [with mechanical rudder], through Airbus (AFM) to include appropriate SB A340–27–4174, and operational procedures to prevent the We issued a notice of proposed — software standard L21A on FCPC 2K2 air data inertial reference unit (ADIRU) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR hardware for A340–300 aeroplanes [with from providing erroneous data to other part 39 by adding an AD that would electrical rudder], through Airbus SB airplane systems. AD 2011–02–09 apply to the specified products. The A340–27–4162. required revising the AFM to provide NPRM was published in the Federal * * * * * appropriate operational procedures to Register on April 16, 2013 (78 FR EASA has also issued MCAI 2013– prevent the airplane flight directors 22432), and proposed to supersede AD 0107, dated May 17, 2013, which states: (FDs), autopilot (AP), and auto-thrust re- 2009–04–07, Amendment 39–15813 (74 An A330 aeroplane experienced a sudden engagement in the event of airspeed FR 7549, February 18, 2009); and AD nose down movement while in cruise. This sources providing similar but erroneous 2011–02–09, Amendment 39–16583 (76 event was preceded by an automatic data. This new AD requires that FR 4219, January 25, 2011). The NPRM autopilot disconnection, which triggered the operators modify or replace all three proposed to correct an unsafe condition ‘‘NAV IR1 FAULT’’ Electronic Centralised flight control primary computers for the specified products. Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) Caution. (FCPCs) with new software standards. The European Aviation Safety Agency Investigation results highlighted that at the Since we issued ADs 2009–04–07 and (EASA), which is the Technical Agent time of the event, the Air Data Reference 1 2011–02–09, we have determined that for the Member States of the European (ADR) part of ADIRU1 was providing Community, has issued EASA AD 2011– erroneous and temporary wrong parameters new software standards for the FCPCs in a random manner. This abnormal behavior are necessary to inhibit autopilot re- 0199R1, dated February 17, 2012 of the ADR1 led to several consequences engagement under unreliable airspeed (referred to after this as the Mandatory such as unjustified stall and over speed conditions. This new AD also removes Continuing Airworthiness Information, warnings, loss of attitude information on certain airplanes from the applicability. or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Captain Primary Flight Display (PFD) and We are issuing this AD to prevent condition for the specified products. several ECAM warnings. Among the autopilot engagement under unreliable The MCAI states: abnormal parameters, the provided Angle of Attack (AoA) value was such that the flight airspeed conditions, which could result It has been determined that, when there are in reduced controllability of the control computers commanded the sudden significant differences between all airspeed nose down movement. airplane. sources, the flight controls of an Further investigation results concluded DATES: This AD becomes effective or A340 aeroplane will revert to alternate that this event was caused by erroneous and law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust undetected AoA values (spikes) generated by December 19, 2013. (A/THR) automatically disconnect, and the The Director of the Federal Register the ADIRU1. Flight Directors (FD) bars are automatically This condition, if not corrected, could lead approved the incorporation by reference removed. of certain publications listed in this AD to further similar occurrences, possibly Further analyses have shown that, after resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane. as of December 19, 2013. such an event, if two airspeed sources The Director of the Federal Register To address this potential unsafe condition become similar while still erroneous, the and as an interim solution, EASA issued approved the incorporation by reference flight guidance computers will display the Emergency AD 2009–0012–E [http:// of certain other publications listed in FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2009-0012-E] to this AD as of February 9, 2011 (76 FR of AP and A/THR. However, in some cases, require implementation of an aircraft Flight 4219, January 25, 2011). the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as Manual (AFM) operational procedure, to The Director of the Federal Register possible abrupt pitch command. isolate both the Inertial Reference (IR) and approved the incorporation by reference In order to prevent such events which may, ADR in case a faulty IR is detected. under specified circumstances, constitute an of certain other publications listed in Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a final unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2010– fix solution was developed, consisting of new this AD as of March 5, 2009 (74 FR 0271 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2010- 7549, February 18, 2009). FCPC software standards, which prevents the 0271] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011– potential unsafe condition and cancels the ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD 02–09, Amendment 39–16583 (76 FR 4219, AFM operational procedure required by docket on the Internet at http:// January 25, 2011)] to require an amendment EASA AD 2009–0012–E. Consequently, www.regulations.gov or in person at the of the Flight Manual to ensure that flight EASA issued AD 2011–0199R1 to require this U.S. Department of Transportation, crews apply the appropriate operational software standard upgrade of the three FCPCs Docket Operations, M–30, West procedure. by either modification or replacement, for Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new A330 and A340–200/–300 aeroplanes. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, FCPC software standards have been 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Due to similar design, Airbus A340–500/– developed that will inhibit autopilot 600 aeroplanes are also impacted by this Washington, DC. engagement under unreliable airspeed For service information identified in issue, and Airbus developed Service Bulletin conditions. (SB) A340–27–5051 which gives instructions this AD, contact Airbus SAS— Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011–0199 for a software standard upgrade of the three Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond to require software standard upgrade of the FCPCs, irrespective of ADIRU manufacturer. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac three FCPCs by either modification or For the reasons described above, this AD Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 replacement, as follows: requires a software standard upgrade of the 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email —Software standard P11A/M20A on FCPC three FCPCs for A340–500/–600 aeroplanes, [email protected]; 2K2 hardware for A330–200/–300 which cancels the operational procedure Internet http://www.airbus.com. aeroplanes [with electrical rudder], imposed by EASA AD 2009–0012–E. through Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A330–27–3176, You may obtain further information by Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, —software standard P12A/M21A on FCPC examining the MCAI in the AD docket International Branch, ANM–116, 2K1 hardware and M21A on FCPC 2K0 on the Internet at http:// Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, hardware for A330–200/–300 aeroplanes www.regulations.gov/

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#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0329- of this final rule apply to Model A340– Conclusion 0003. 200 and –300 series airplanes. We reviewed the available data, Comments Request To Include the Equivalent including the comments received, and Mandatory Actions of EASA AD 2012– determined that air safety and the We gave the public the opportunity to public interest require adopting this AD participate in developing this AD. We 0271, Dated December 21, 2012, in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013) with the changes described previously considered the comments received. and minor editorial changes. We have Airbus stated that EASA has issued determined that these changes: Support for the NPRM (78 FR 22432, • April 16, 2013) AD 2012–0271, dated December 21, Are consistent with the intent that 2012, on the same subject and requested was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR The Air Line Pilots Association that the equivalent mandatory actions 22432, April 16, 2013) for correcting the International supported the intent of the be included in this AD. EASA AD 2012– unsafe condition; and NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013). • 0271 requires installation of the FCPC Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already Michael Carrera agreed with the multi role transport tanker (MRTT2) proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 22432, requirements of the NPRM (78 FR standard applicable to Model A330 April 16, 2013). 22432, April 16, 2013). airplanes on which Airbus Service Request To Include EASA AD 2013– Bulletin A330–27–3156 has been Related AD 0107, Dated May 17, 2013, in the NPRM embodied. Airbus stated that this Accomplishing the actions specified (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013) requirement for Model A330 MRTT in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this airplanes is equivalent to one in the Airbus stated that EASA has issued final rule is compliant with the optional NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013) for AD 2013–0107, issued May 17, 2013, actions specified in paragraphs (l) and other Model A330 airplanes. The and requested that we include the (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013–05–08, equivalent actions in this AD. Airbus commenter stated that this action Amendment 39–17380 (78 FR 27015, stated that the requirements of EASA enables the supersedure of the actions May 9, 2013). required by FAA AD 2009–04–07, AD 2013–0107 are for Model A340–500 Costs of Compliance and –600 airplanes and are equivalent to Amendment 39–15813 (74 FR 7549, We estimate that this AD affects about the requirements of this AD for Model February 18, 2009); and AD 2011–02– 09, Amendment 39–16583 (76 FR 4219, 59 products of U.S. registry. A330 and A340–200 and –300 airplanes. The actions that are required by AD Airbus stated that the actions required January 25, 2011); and terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) 2009–04–07, Amendment 39–15813 (74 by EASA AD 2013–0107 enables a FR 7549, February 18, 2009), and supersedure action required by FAA AD of the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, 2013). retained in this AD take about 1 work- 2009–04–07, Amendment 39–15813 (74 hour per product, at an average labor FR 7549, February 18, 2009). Airbus We disagree with including the rate of $85 per work hour. Required also stated that for Model A340–541 and requested actions in this final rule. parts cost about $0 per product. Based A340–642 airplanes, the actions EASA AD 2012–0271, issued December on these figures, the estimated cost of required by EASA AD 2013–0107 21, 2012, requires modification or the actions that were required by AD terminate the requirements of paragraph replacement of the three FCPCs to 2009–04–07 is $85 per product. (g) of the NPRM (78 FR 22432, April 16, install software standard MRTT2 on The actions that are required by AD 2013) and AD 2009–04–07. Model A330–200 airplanes with 2011–02–09, Amendment 39–16583 (76 We agree that EASA AD 2013–0107 commercial designation MRTT. We FR 4219, January 25, 2011), and retained mandates similar actions for Model have not type-validated Model A330– in this AD take about 1 work-hour per A340–541 and A340–642 airplanes and 200 MRTT airplanes and that model is product, at an average labor rate of $85 eliminates the same revisions of the not on the FAA type certificate data per work hour. Required parts cost AFM as mandated by FAA AD 2009– sheet. We have not taken actions in about $0 per product. Based on these 04–07, Amendment 39–15813 (74 FR regard to EASA AD 2012–0271 related figures, the estimated cost of the actions 7549, February 18, 2009). Although to Model A330–200 MRTT airplanes for currently required by AD 2011–02–09 is there are no Model A340–541 or A340– that reason. No change has been made $85 per product. 642 airplanes currently registered in the to this final rule in this regard. We estimate that it takes about 5 U.S., we have included the work-hours per product to comply with requirements of EASA AD 2013–0107 Request To Update AFM Temporary the new basic requirements of this AD. (which specifies to modify or replace Revision (TR) References The average labor rate is $85 per work- certain FCPCs in accordance with Airbus requested that we update the hour. Required parts would cost about Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5051) references for the AFM TRs. Airbus $0 per product. Where the service in this final rule, and have added Model information lists required parts costs A340–541 and A340–642 airplanes to stated that the references for the AFM TRs have been changed. that are covered under warranty, we paragraph (c)(2) of this final rule. We have assumed that there will be no have also added new paragraph (j) to We disagree with changing the charge for these parts. As we do not this final rule to include actions references for the AFM TRs in this final control warranty coverage for affected specified in Airbus Mandatory Service rule. The new designation of the AFM parties, some parties may incur costs Bulletin A340–27–5051, dated July 16, TRs was introduced after the higher than estimated here. Based on 2012, for Model A340–541 and A340– publication of AD 2009–04–07, these figures, we estimate the cost of 642 series airplanes. Subsequent Amendment 39–15813 (74 FR 7549, this AD on U.S. operators to be $25,075, paragraphs have been redesignated February 18, 2009). Changing the or $425 per product. accordingly. In addition, we have references could cause clarified paragraphs (i)(3) and (i)(4) of misunderstanding or confusion. No Authority for This Rulemaking this final rule to state that the actions change has been made to this final rule Title 49 of the United States Code specified in paragraphs (i)(3) and (i)(4) in this regard. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue

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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and section 106, describes the authority of section. the auto-thrust (A/THR) automatically the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more are automatically removed. Then, if two detail the scope of the Agency’s Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airspeed sources become similar while still authority. safety, Incorporation by reference, erroneous, the flight guidance computers will We are issuing this rulemaking under Safety. display the FD bars again, and enable the re- engagement of the AP and A/THR. In some the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment cases, however, the AP orders may be Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: inappropriate, such as possible abrupt pitch General requirements.’’ Under that Accordingly, under the authority command. We are issuing this AD to prevent section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator, autopilot engagement under unreliable promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as airspeed conditions, which could result in air commerce by prescribing regulations follows: reduced controllability of the airplane. for practices, methods, and procedures (f) Compliance the Administrator finds necessary for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS safety in air commerce. This regulation DIRECTIVES You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the is within the scope of that authority ■ because it addresses an unsafe condition 1. The authority citation for part 39 compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows: products identified in this rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) action. Revision: Certain NAV Faults or ATT Flag § 39.13 [Amended] on PFD Regulatory Findings ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: This paragraph restates the actions We determined that this AD will not ■ (a) Removing airworthiness directive required by paragraph (f) of AD 2009–04–07, have federalism implications under (AD) 2009–04–07, Amendment 39– Amendment 39–15813 (74 FR 7549, February Executive Order 13132. This AD will 15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009), 18, 2009). For all airplanes except Model not have a substantial direct effect on and AD 2011–02–09, Amendment 39– A330–223F and –243F airplanes: Within 14 the States, on the relationship between 16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011); days after March 5, 2009 (the effective date the national government and the States, and of AD 2009–04–07), revise the applicable or on the distribution of power and ■ (b) Adding the following new AD: section of the A330 or A340 (Airbus) Flight Manual (FM) by inserting a copy of A330 responsibilities among the various 2013–19–14 Airbus: Amendment 39–17596. (Airbus) Temporary Revision (TR) 4.02.00/ levels of government. Docket No. FAA–2013–0329; Directorate 46, or A340 (Airbus) TR 4.02.00/54, both For the reasons discussed above, I Identifier 2012–NM–032–AD. Issue 3, both dated January 13, 2009, as certify that this AD: (a) Effective Date applicable. Thereafter, operate the airplane 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory according to the limitations and procedures action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes in the TRs. When information identical to 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the effective December 19, 2013. that in the TR has been included in the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) Affected ADs general revisions of the FM, the general (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); revisions may be inserted in the FM, and the 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD supersedes AD 2009–04–07, TR may be removed. Amendment 39–15813 (74 FR 7549, February Alaska; and 18, 2009); and AD 2011–02–09, Amendment (h) Retained AFM Revision: Alternate Law 4. Will not have a significant 39–16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011). Associated With AP and A/THR economic impact, positive or negative, Disconnection (c) Applicability on a substantial number of small entities This paragraph restates the actions This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, under the criteria of the Regulatory required by paragraph (g) of AD 2011–02–09, certificated in any category, as identified in Flexibility Act. Amendment 39–16583 (76 FR 4219, January paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. We prepared a regulatory evaluation 25, 2011). Within 15 days after February 9, (1) Model A330–223F, –243F, –201, –202, of the estimated costs to comply with 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011–02–09), –203, –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, this AD and placed it in the AD docket. do the actions in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes; this AD. except those on which Airbus Modification Examining the AD Docket (1) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal 201654 has been embodied in production, or Sections of the Airbus A330/A340 AFM to You may examine the AD docket on Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3156 has include the following statement and operate the Internet at http:// been incorporated in service. the airplane according to these limitations www.regulations.gov/ (2) All Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, and procedures. This may be done by #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0329; or in –312, –313, –541, and 642 airplanes. person at the Docket Operations office inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. (d) Subject When a statement identical to that in figure between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD has been through Friday, except Federal holidays. Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. included in the general revisions of the The AD docket contains this AD, the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the MCAI, the regulatory evaluation, any (e) Reason AFM, the general revisions may be inserted comments received, and other This AD was prompted by the possibility into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may information. The street address for the that, due to significant differences among all be removed from the AFM. Docket Operations office (telephone airspeed sources, the flight controls will BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

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BILLING CODE 4910–13–C paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this AD are (j) New Software Standard Upgrade for (2) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal compliant with the optional actions specified Model A340–541 and –642 Series Airplanes Sections of the Airbus A330/A340 AFM to in paragraphs (l) and (o)(1) through (o)(4) of (1) Within 10 months after the effective include the information in Airbus A330/ AD 2013–05–08, Amendment 39–17380 (78 date of this AD, modify or replace the three A340 TR TR149 (for Model A330 airplanes) FR 27015, May 9, 2013). FCPCs to integrate software standard W12 on or TR TR150 (for Model A340–200 and -300 (1) For Model A330 series airplanes: FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the series airplanes), both Issue 1.0, both dated Upgrade to software standard P11A/M20A on December 20, 2010. These TRs introduce Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27–5051, procedures for operation of the auto pilot and Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus auto-thrust disconnect. Operate the airplane dated July 16, 2012. Accomplishment of the Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–27–3176, applicable requirements of this paragraph according to the limitations and procedures Revision 02, dated April 24, 2012. in the TRs. This may be done by inserting terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) (2) For Model A330 series airplanes: copies of Airbus A330/A340 TR TR149 or and (h) of this AD. Upgrade to software standard P12A/M21A on TR150, both Issue 1.0, both dated December (2) After accomplishing the modification in FCPC 2K1 hardware, and software standard 20, 2010; as applicable; into the Airbus accordance with paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, M21A on FCPC 2K0 hardware, in accordance A330/A340 AFM. When these TRs have been do not install an FCPC on the airplane unless included in general revisions of the AFM, the with the Accomplishment Instructions of the FCPC is 2K2 hardware with integrating general revisions may be inserted in the Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–27– software standard W12. AFM, and the TRs may be removed. 3177, dated December 21, 2011. (3) For Model A340–200 and –300 series (k) Credit for Previous Actions (i) New Software Standard Upgrade for airplanes: Upgrade to software standard (1) This paragraph provides credit for the Model A330 Series Airplanes, and Model L22A on FCPC 2K1 hardware, and software actions specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this A340–200 and –300 Series Airplanes standard L22A on FCPC 2K0 hardware, in AD, if those actions were performed before Within 10 months after the effective date accordance with the Accomplishment the effective date of this AD using Airbus of this AD, upgrade (by modification or Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–27–3176, replacement, as applicable) the three flight Bulletin A340–27–4174, dated November 21, dated July 26, 2011; or Airbus Mandatory control primary computers (FCPCs), as 2011. Service Bulletin A330–27–3176, Revision 01, specified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (4) For Model A340–200 and –300 series dated March 27, 2012; which are not and (i)(4) of this AD, as applicable. airplanes: Upgrade to software standard incorporated by reference in this AD. Accomplishment of the applicable L21A on FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance (2) This paragraph provides credit for the requirements of this paragraph terminates the with the Accomplishment Instructions of actions specified in paragraph (i)(4) of this requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27– AD, if those actions were performed before AD. Accomplishing the actions specified in 4162, Revision 01, dated September 17, 2012. the effective date of this AD using Airbus

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Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27–4162, (iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Airbus Model A330–223F, –223, –321, dated January 10, 2012, which is not A340–27–4174, dated November 21, 2011. –322, and –323 airplanes. This AD was incorporated by reference in this AD. (v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin prompted by fatigue load analysis that A340–27–5051, dated July 16, 2012. determined that the inspection interval (l) Other FAA AD Provisions (4) The following service information was The following provisions also apply to this approved for IBR on February 9, 2011 (76 FR for certain pylon bolts must be reduced. AD: 4219, January 25, 2011). This AD requires a torque check of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus A330/A340 Temporary Revision forward engine mount bolts, and (AMOCs): The Manager, International TR149, Issue 1.0, dated December 20, 2010, replacement if necessary. We are issuing Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight this AD to detect and correct loose or Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Manual. broken bolts, which could lead to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (ii) Airbus A330/A340 Temporary Revision using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. engine detachment in-flight, and TR150, Issue 1.0, dated December 20, 2010, damage to the airplane. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your to the Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight request to your principal inspector or local Manual. DATES: This AD becomes effective Flight Standards District Office, as (5) The following service information was December 19, 2013. appropriate. If sending information directly approved for IBR on March 5, 2009 (74 FR The Director of the Federal Register to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 7549, February 18, 2009). approved the incorporation by reference Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, (i) Airbus A330 Temporary Revision of a certain publication listed in this AD International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 4.02.00/46, Issue 3, dated January 13, 2009, Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind to the Airbus A330 Airplane Flight Manual. as of December 19, 2013. Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– (ii) Airbus A340 Temporary Revision ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD 3356; telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227– 4.02.00/54, Issue 3, dated January 13, 2009, docket on the Internet at http:// 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9– to the Airbus A340 Airplane Flight Manual. www.regulations.gov; or in person at the ANM–116–AMOC–[email protected]. (6) For service information identified in U.S. Department of Transportation, Before using any approved AMOC, notify this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness Docket Operations, M–30, West your appropriate principal inspector, or Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, the local flight standards district office/ 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., certificate holding district office. The AMOC airworthiness.A330–[email protected]; Washington, DC. approval letter must specifically reference Internet http://www.airbus.com. For service information identified in this AD. (7) You may view copies of the service this AD, contact Airbus SAS, (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, a manufacturer or other source, use these Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac WA. For information on the availability of Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. actions are considered FAA-approved if they (8) You may view this service information 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email are approved by the State of Design Authority that is incorporated by reference at the airworthiness.A330–[email protected]; (or their delegated agent). You are required National Archives and Records Internet http://www.airbus.com. to assure the product is airworthy before it Administration (NARA). For information on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: is returned to service. the availability of this material at NARA, call Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, (m) Related Information 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// International Branch, ANM–116, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing locations.html. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Issued in Renton, Washington, on 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1138; Directives 2011–0199R1, dated February 17, September 13, 2013. fax (425) 227–1149. 2012; and 2013–0107, dated May 17, 2013; Jeffrey E. Duven, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for related information. The MCAI can be Acting Manager, Transport Airplane found in the AD docket on the Internet at Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Discussion http://www.regulations.gov/ #!documentDetail;D=FAA–2013–0329–0003. [FR Doc. 2013–26565 Filed 11–13–13; 8:45 am] We issued a notice of proposed (2) Service information that is referenced BILLING CODE 4910–13–P rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR in this AD that is not incorporated by part 39 by adding an AD that would reference in this AD may be viewed at the apply to the specified products. The addresses identified in paragraphs (n)(6) and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (n)(7) of this AD. NPRM was published in the Federal Federal Aviation Administration Register on March 28, 2013 (78 FR (n) Material Incorporated by Reference 18925). The NPRM proposed to correct (1) The Director of the Federal Register 14 CFR Part 39 an unsafe condition for the specified approved the incorporation by reference products. (IBR) of the service information listed in this [Docket No. FAA–2013–0212; Directorate The European Aviation Safety Agency paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Identifier 2012–NM–116–AD; Amendment (EASA), which is the Technical Agent part 51. 39–17509; AD 2013–14–04] (2) You must use this service information for the Member States of the European as applicable to do the actions required by RIN 2120–AA64 Community, has issued EASA this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Airworthiness Directive 2012–0094, (3) The following service information was Airworthiness Directives; Airbus dated May 31, 2012 (referred to after approved for IBR on December 19, 2013. Airplanes this as the Mandatory Continuing (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin AGENCY: Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the A330–27–3176, Revision 02, dated April 24, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 2012. for the specified products. The MCAI (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin Transportation (DOT). states: A330–27–3177, dated December 21, 2011. ACTION: Final rule. (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin The forward mount engine pylon bolts, A340–27–4162, Revision 01, dated SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Part Number (P/N) 51U615, fitted on Airbus September 17, 2012. airworthiness directive (AD) for all A330 aeroplanes with Pratt & Whitney (PW)

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