Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16004 · Navigation
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, equipped with Thales Avionics pitot probes having part number (P/N) C16195AA or C16195BA.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-243, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 series airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 series airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes. This AD requires replacing certain Thales Avionics pitot probes with certain other pitot probes. This AD results from reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather conditions. We are issuing this AD to prevent airspeed discrepancies, which could lead to disconnection of the autopilot and/or auto-thrust functions, and reversion to flight control alternate law and consequent increased pilot workload. Depending on the prevailing airplane altitude and weather, this condition, if not corrected, could result in reduced control of the airplane.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the applicable replacements required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes equipped with Thales Avionics pitot probes, P/N C16195AA, in position 2 (first officer): Replace the P/N C16195AA pitot probe with a Thales Avionics pitot probe having P/N C16195BA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD.
| For model— | Use Airbus Service Bulletin— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|---|
| A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes | A330-34-3206 | 01 | November 12, 2008. |
| A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes | A340-34-4200 | 01 | November 12, 2008. |
| A340-541 and -642 airplanes | A340-34-5068 | Original | December 1, 2008. |
(2) For airplanes equipped with Thales Avionics pitot probes, P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA, in position 1 (captain) or 3 (standby): Replace P/N C16195AA and P/N C16195BA pitot probes with Goodrich pitot probes having P/N 0851HL, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 2 of this AD.
| For model— | Use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— | Revision— | Dated— |
|---|---|---|---|
| A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes | A330-34-3231 | Original | August 12, 2009. |
| A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes | A340-34-4238 | Original | August 12, 2009. |
| A340-541 and -642 airplanes | A340-34-5071 | Original | August 12, 2009. |
Installing Goodrich pitot probes having P/N 0851HL in position 2 (first officer), in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent); is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(i) Accomplishing the replacement required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3206, dated September 14, 2007; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4200, dated September 14, 2007; as applicable, is acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
Doing the applicable replacements required by this AD terminates the replacements required by paragraphs (g)(2) and (h)(2) of AD 2004-03-33.
(k) Doing the applicable replacements required by this AD is acceptable for compliance with the replacements required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (h)(1) of AD 2004-03-33.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
