Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17596 · Flight controls
Airbus Airplanes
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Model A330-223F, -243F, -201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; except those on which Airbus Modification 201654 has been embodied in production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3156 has been incorporated in service.
(2) All Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and 642 airplanes.
We are superseding Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 2009-04-07 and 2011-02-09 for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A300-300, A340-200, A340- 300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2009-04-07 required revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include appropriate operational procedures to prevent the air data inertial reference unit (ADIRU) from providing erroneous data to other airplane systems. AD 2011-02-09 required revising the AFM to provide appropriate operational procedures to prevent the airplane flight directors (FDs), autopilot (AP), and auto-thrust re-engagement in the event of airspeed sources providing similar but erroneous data. This new AD requires that operators modify or replace all three flight control primary computers (FCPCs) with new software standards. Since we issued ADs 2009-04-07 and 2011-02-09, we have determined that new software standards for the FCPCs are necessary to inhibit autopilot re-engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions. This new AD also removes certain airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent autopilot engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which could result in reduced controllability 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.
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (f) of AD 2009-04-07, Amendment 39-15813 (74 FR 7549, February 18, 2009). For all airplanes except Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes: Within 14 days after March 5, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-04-07), revise the applicable section of the A330 or A340 (Airbus) Flight Manual (FM) by inserting a copy of A330 (Airbus) Temporary Revision (TR) 4.02.00/46, or A340 (Airbus) TR 4.02.00/54, both Issue 3, both dated January 13, 2009, as applicable. Thereafter, operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the TRs. When information identical to that in the TR has been included in the general revisions of the FM, the general revisions may be inserted in the FM, and the TR may be removed.
This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011). Within 15 days after February 9, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-02-09), do the actions in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the Airbus A330/A340 AFM to include the following statement and operate the airplane according to these limitations and procedures. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM. When a statement identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD has been included in the general revisions of the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
(2) Revise the Limitations and Abnormal Sections of the Airbus A330/A340 AFM to include the information in Airbus A330/A340 TR TR149 (for Model A330 airplanes) or TR TR150 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes), both Issue 1.0, both dated December 20, 2010. These TRs introduce procedures for operation of the auto pilot and auto-thrust disconnect. Operate the airplane according to the limitations and procedures in the TRs. This may be done by inserting copies of Airbus A330/A340 TR TR149 or TR150, both Issue 1.0, both dated December 20, 2010; as applicable; into the Airbus A330/A340 AFM. When these TRs have been included in general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and the TRs may be removed.
Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, upgrade (by modification or replacement, as applicable) the three flight control primary computers (FCPCs), as specified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) of this AD, as applicable. Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(4) of this AD are compliant with the optional actions specified in paragraphs (l) and (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013-05-08, Amendment 39-17380 (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013).
(1) For Model A330 series airplanes: Upgrade to 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.
(2) For Model A330 series airplanes: Upgrade to software standard P12A/M21A on FCPC 2K1 hardware, and 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.
(3) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Upgrade to software standard L22A on FCPC 2K1 hardware, and 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.
(4) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Upgrade to 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.
(1) Within 10 months after the effective date of this AD, modify or replace the three FCPCs to integrate software standard W12 on FCPC 2K2 hardware, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-27-5051, dated July 16, 2012. Accomplishment of the applicable requirements of this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD.
(2) After accomplishing the modification in accordance with paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, do not install an FCPC on the airplane unless the FCPC is 2K2 hardware with integrating software standard W12.
