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and Saab Service Bulletin 2000–53–057, 

dated November 22, 2011; for related 

information. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics, 

SE–581 88, Linko ̈ping, Sweden; telephone 

+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 

saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; 

Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You 

may review copies of the 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. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 21, 2012. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–24173 Filed 10–1–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–1033; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–NM–266–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an 

existing airworthiness directive (AD) 

that applies to all Airbus Model A330– 

200 and –300 series airplanes, and 

Model A340–200 and –300 series 

airplanes. The existing AD currently 

requires repetitive inspections to detect 

discrepancies of the transfer tubes and 

the collar of the ball nut of the 

trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator 

(THSA), and corrective action if 

necessary; repetitive inspections for 

discrepancies of the ball screw 

assembly, and corrective action if 

necessary; repetitive greasing of the 

THSA ball nut, and replacement of the 

THSA if necessary; and modification or 

replacement (as applicable) of the ball 

nut assembly, which would end certain 

repetitive inspections. Since we issued 

that AD, we have determined the 

repetitive inspections of the ball screw 

assembly (and corrective action if 

necessary) and repetitive greasing is 

needed for additional THSA nuts. This 

proposed AD would remove certain 

inspections, revise certain actions, and 

add airplanes to the applicability. We 

are proposing this AD to prevent 

degraded operation of the THSA, which 

could result in reduced controllability 

of the airplane. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by November 16, 

2012. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For Airbus service information 

identified in this proposed 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 airworthiness.A330-A340@

airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.

com. For TRW Aeronautical Systems, 

SAMM Avionique, and Lucas Aerospace 

service information identified in this 

proposed AD, contact Goodrich 

Corporation, Actuation Systems, 

Stafford Road, Fordhouses, 

Wolverhampton WV10 7EH, England; 

telephone +44 (0) 1902 624938; fax +44 

(0) 1902 788100; email techpubs.wolver

hampton@goodrich.com; Internet http:// 

www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.Y. You 

may review copies of the 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. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this proposed 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. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

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: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2012–1033; Directorate Identifier 

2010–NM–266–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD based on those comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

On March 17, 2005, we issued AD 

2005–07–04, Amendment 39–14028 (70 

FR 16104, March 30, 2005). That AD 

required actions intended to address an 

unsafe condition on the products listed 

above. Since we issued AD 2005–07–04, 

the European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Community, has issued EASA 

Airworthiness Directive 2010–0192 

(corrected), dated October 11, 2010; and 

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010– 

0193 (corrected), dated October 11, 

2010; (referred to after this as ‘‘the 

MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 

for the specified products. The MCAI 

states: 

Several cases of transfer tube 

disconnection from the ball-nut of the 

trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator 

(THSA) part number (P/N) 47172 and 47147– 

400 were detected on the ground during 

greasing and maintenance. 

This condition is caused by water ingress 

into the ball-nut resulting in the jamming of 

the ball transfer circuit when the water 

freezes. 

If the three (independent) ball circuits fail, 

then the THSA will operate on a fail-safe nut. 

This nut (which operates without balls) 

would then jam after several movements on 

the screw of the THSA. 

This degraded operation is not detectable 

in the cockpit by the crew as long as the 

THSA does not jam and could damage the 

ball screw and the fail-safe nut. 

To detect this unsafe condition, [Direccio ́n 

General de Aviacio ́n Civil] DGAC France AD 

F–2001–356 [and F–2001–357] was issued to 

require repetitive inspections of the transfer 

tubes and their collars in order to detect at 


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an early stage any distortion or initiation of 

disconnection. 

Further to a new case of transfer tube 

disconnection, * * * [revised ADs] required 

an additional repetitive greasing task with 

reinforcement of the ball-nut maintenance 

greasing instructions. 

In addition, the electrical flight control 

computers monitor the operation of the 

THSA and the jamming of this actuator could 

be detected and indicated by messages on the 

maintenance system and on the [electronic 

centralized aircraft monitor] ECAM. In this 

case a mandatory inspection of the THSA is 

required before the next flight. 

DGAC France AD F–2002–038 [and F– 

2002–037] required application of a final fix 

(related to inspection and greasing task 

required by DGAC France AD F–2001–356) 

[and F–2001–357] for the THSA P/N 47172 

by application of Airbus modification 49590/ 

Service Bulletin (SB) A330–27–3085 [or SB 

A340–27–4089]. It changes the THSA P/N 

from 47172 to 47172–300. 

Later on, DGAC France AD F–2002–414R3 

replaced the DGAC AD France F–2001– 

356R2 and F–2002–038 [and DGAC France 

AD F2002–415R2 superseded DGAC France 

ADs F–2001–357R2 and F–2002–037] 

requiring: 

—the repetitive [detailed] inspection [for 

discrepancies] of all THSA P/N in service 

[for integrity of the primary and secondary 

load path and check the Checkable Shear 

Pins (CSPs)], and 

—the lubrication of some THSA P/N, and 

—the replacement of THSA P/N 47172, 

47147–400 and 47147–2XX/–3XX 

[DGAC France AD F–2002–414R3 and F– 

2002–415R2 correspond to FAA AD 2005– 

07–04, Amendment 39–14028 (70 FR 16104, 

March 30, 2005).] 

Airbus has later introduced 4 new THSA 

P/N (47172–500, 47172–510, 47172–520 and 

47172–530). 

This [EASA] AD retains the requirements 

of DGAC France AD F–2002–414R3 [and F– 

2002–415R2], which is superseded, and 

requires repetitive inspections and 

lubrications of the new THSA P/N. 

The repetitive inspection and lubrication 

requirements for THSA P/N 47172–520 and 

47172–530 shall [also] be included in the 

next Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) 

Part 4 revision. 

* * * * * 

Corrective actions include replacing 

the THSA with a new THSA if cracks, 

dents, or corrosion are found, or if the 

feeler gage has failed at any of the four 

gaps. Corrective action is using a 

method approved by either the Manager, 

International Branch, ANM–116, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 

the EASA (or its delegated agent) for a 

finding of metallic debris, loose nut, 

damaged or missing lock washers, pins 

and parts, or incorrect installation of 

items. AD 2005–07–04, Amendment 39– 

14028 (70 FR 16104, March 30, 2005), 

specified repetitive inspections for 

discrepancies. This proposed AD 

specifies repetitive inspections for the 

integrity of the primary and secondary 

load path, and the CSPs, for certain 

airplanes. The unsafe condition is the 

degraded operation of the THSA, which 

could result in reduced controllability 

of the airplane. You may obtain further 

information by examining the MCAI in 

the AD docket. 

Relevant Service Information 

Airbus has issued the following 

service information for Model A330–200 

and –300 series airplanes. 

• Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3102, Revision 08, excluding 

Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007. 

• Task 27.40.00/02, Lubrication of 

THS Actuator Ball Screw Nut, of Airbus 

A330 MRBR, Revision 12, dated July 1, 

2010. 

• Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

December 16, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated 

September 9, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

December 16, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated 

September 9, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

December 16, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated 

September 9, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

December 16, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated 

September 9, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00002–1–E, 

Lubrication of the THSA Ball Nut, of 

Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing 

Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, 

dated December 16, 2009. 

Airbus has issued the following 

service information for Model A340–200 

and –300 series airplanes. 

• Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–27–4107, Revision 08, excluding 

Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007. 

• Task 27.40.00/02, Lubrication of 

THS Actuator Ball Screw Nut, of Airbus 

A340 MRBR, Revision 12, dated July 1, 

2010. 

• Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated 

December 15, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

October 12, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated 

December 15, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

October 12, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated 

December 15, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

October 12, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated 

December 15, 2009. 

• Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

October 12, 2011. 

• Task 274400–00002–1–E, 

Lubrication of the THSA Ball Nut, of 

Airbus of A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing 

Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, 

dated December 15, 2009. 

The actions described in this service 

information are intended to correct the 

unsafe condition identified in the 

MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Explanation of Updated Credit 

Language 

We have revised the heading and 

wording for paragraph (i) of this AD to 

provide appropriate credit for previous 

accomplishment of certain actions. This 

change does not affect the intent of that 

paragraph. 

Explanation of Change to Costs of 

Compliance 

Since issuance of AD 2005–07–04, 

Amendment 39–14028 (70 FR 16104, 


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March 30, 2005), we have increased the 

labor rate used in the Costs of 

Compliance from $65 per work-hour to 

$85 per work-hour. The Costs of 

Compliance information, below, reflects 

this increase in the specified labor rate. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this proposed AD would 

affect about 33 products of U.S. registry. 

The actions that are required by AD 

2005–07–04, Amendment 39–14028 (70 

FR 16104, March 30, 2005), and retained 

in this proposed AD take up to 36 workhours per product, at an average labor 

rate of $85 per work hour. Based on 

these figures, the estimated cost of the 

currently required actions is up to 

$3,060 per product. 

We estimate that it would take about 

2 work-hours per product to comply 

with the new basic requirements of this 

proposed AD. The average labor rate is 

$85 per work-hour. Based on these 

figures, we estimate the cost of the 

proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 

$5,610, or $170 per product. 

We have received no definitive data 

that would enable us to provide cost 

estimates for the on-condition actions 

specified in this proposed AD. 

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 proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 

3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 

Alaska, and 

4. Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 

39 as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing AD 2005–07–04, Amendment 

39–14028 (70 FR 16104, March 30, 

2005), and adding the following new 

AD: 

Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2012–1033; 

Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–266–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by November 

16, 2012. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD supersedes AD 2005–07–04, 

Amendment 39–14028 (70 FR 16104, March 

30, 2005). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to 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, and –313 

airplanes; certificated in any category. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 27: Flight Controls. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by several reports 

of disconnection of the transfer tube from the 

ball nut of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer 

actuator (THSA). We are issuing this AD to 

prevent degraded operation of the THSA, 

which could result in reduced controllability 

of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

You are responsible for having the actions 

required by this AD performed within the 

compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

(g) Retained Modification or Replacement 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2005–07–04, 

Amendment 39–14028 (70 FR 16104, March 

30, 2005). Except for Model A330–223F and 

–243F airplanes: Within 24 months after May 

4, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–07– 

04), modify the ball nut of each THSA by 

doing paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as 

applicable. 

(1) For THSAs having P/N 47172: Modify 

the ball nut of the THSA, or replace the 

existing THSA with a serviceable part having 

P/N 47172–300; in accordance with Airbus 

Service Bulletin A330–27–3085 (for Model 

A330 series airplanes) or A340–27–4089 (for 

Model A340–313 series airplanes), both 

Revision 02, both dated September 5, 2002; 

as applicable. 

Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: 

Airbus Service Bulletins A330–27–3085 and 

A340–27–4089, both Revision 02, both dated 

September 5, 2002, refer to TRW 

Aeronautical Systems Service Bulletin 

47172–27–03, dated October 24, 2001, which 

is not incorporated by reference in this AD, 

as additional guidance for accomplishing the 

modification of the ball nut of the THSA. 

(2) For THSAs having P/N 47147–200, 

–210, –213, –300, –303, –350, or –400: 

Modify the ball nut of the THSA, or replace 

the existing THSA with an improved part 

having P/N 47147–500; as applicable; in 

accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3093 (for Model A330 series 

airplanes) or A340–27–4099 (for Model 

A340–200 and –300 series airplanes), both 

Revision 01, both dated September 5, 2002; 

as applicable. 

Note 2 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: 

Airbus Service Bulletins A330–27–3093 and 

A340–27–4099, both Revision 01, both dated 

September 5, 2002, refer to TRW 

Aeronautical Systems Service Bulletin 

47147–27–10, dated June 27, 2002, which is 

not incorporated by reference in this AD, as 

additional guidance for accomplishing the 

modification of the ball nut of the THSA. 

(h) Retained Previous/Concurrent 

Requirements 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (h) of AD 2005–07–04, 

Amendment 39–14028 (70 FR 16104, March 

30, 2005). 

(1) Except for Model A330–223F and 

–243F airplanes, prior to or concurrently 

with accomplishing the requirements of 

paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, do all of the 

actions specified in the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable Airbus service 

bulletins listed in table 1 or 2 to paragraph 

(h)(1) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance 

with those service bulletins. 

Note 3 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: 

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Revision 01, dated September 5, 2002, 

specifies that the actions in Airbus Service 

Bulletin A330–27–3052 be accomplished 

previously or concurrently. Airbus Service 

Bulletin A330–27–3052, Revision 03, dated 

December 5, 2001, specifies that the actions 

in Airbus Service Bulletins A330–27–3007, 

A330–27–3015, A330–27–3047, A330–27– 

3050, and A330–55–3020 be accomplished 

previously or concurrently. 

Note 4 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: 

Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–4099, 

Revision 01, dated September 5, 2002, 

specifies that the actions in Airbus Service 

Bulletin A340–27–4059 be accomplished 

previously or concurrently. Airbus Service 

Bulletin A340–27–4059, Revision 03, dated 

December 5, 2001, specifies that the actions 

in Airbus Service Bulletins A340–27–4007, 

A340–27–4025, A340–27–4054, A340–27– 

4057, and A340–55–4021 be accomplished 

previously or concurrently. 

TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h)(1) OF THIS AD—RETAINED PREVIOUS/CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MODEL A330 

SERIES AIRPLANES

Airbus service 

bulletin— 

Revision 

level— Date— Main action— 

Additional source of guidance 

(not incorporated by reference 

in this AD)— 

A330–27–3007 01 September 18, 

1996.

Replace rudder servo controls with modified 

parts.

Samm Avionique Service Bulletin SC5300– 

27–24–01, dated April 15, 1994. 

A330–27–3015 ................ June 7, 1995 ... Modify the control valve detent and the jamming protection device on the THSA.Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

02, Revision 1, dated January 31, 1996. 

A330–27–3047 01 November 26, 

1997.

Replace hydraulic motors on the THSA with 

new parts.

Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

04, Revision 1, dated June 20, 1997. 

A330–27–3050 ................ November 15, 

1996.

Replace mechanical input shaft for THSA with 

modified part.

Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

05, dated November 8, 1996. 

A330–27–3052 03 December 5, 

2001.

Replace THSA with a modified THSA ............. Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

07, dated May 4, 1998. 

A330–55–3020 01 October 21, 

1998.

Perform a general visual inspection of the 

THSA screw jack fitting assembly for correct installation of a washer; and correctly 

install washer as applicable.

None. 

TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (h)(1) OF THIS AD—RETAINED PREVIOUS/CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MODEL A340 

SERIES AIRPLANES

Airbus service 

bulletin— 

Revision 

level— Date— Main action— 

Additional source of guidance 

(not incorporated by reference 

in this AD)— 

A340–27–4007 ................ April 7, 1994 .... Replace hydraulic motors on the THSA with 

new parts.

Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

01, dated May 4, 1998. 

A340–27–4025 ................ June 7, 1995 ... Modify the control valve detent and the jamming protection device on the THSA.Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

02, Revision 1, dated January 31, 1996. 

A340–27–4054 01 November 26, 

1997.

Replace hydraulic motors on the THSA with 

new parts.

Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

04, Revision 1, dated June 20, 1997. 

A340–27–4057 ................ November 15, 

1996.

Replace mechanical input shaft for THSA with 

modified part.

Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

05, dated November 8, 1996. 

A340–27–4059 03 December 5, 

2001.

Replace THSA with a modified THSA ............. Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin 47147–27– 

07, dated May 4, 1998. 

A340–55–4021 01 October 21, 

1998.

Perform a general visual inspection of the 

THSA screw jack fitting assembly for correct installation of a washer; and correctly 

install washer as applicable.

None. 

(2) For the purposes of this AD, a general 

visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual examination 

of an interior or exterior area, installation, or 

assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, 

or irregularity. This level of inspection is 

made from within touching distance unless 

otherwise specified. A mirror may be 

necessary to ensure visual access to all 

surfaces in the inspection area. This level of 

inspection is made under normally available 

lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar 

lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may 

require removal or opening of access panels 

or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may 

be required to gain proximity to the area 

being checked.’’ 

(i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions 

This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and 

(i)(2) of this AD. 

(1) This paragraph provides credit for the 

requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, 

if those actions were performed before May 

4, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–07–04, 

Amendment 39–14028 (70 FR 16104, March 

30, 2005)), using Airbus Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3085 (for Model A330 series 

airplanes) or A340–27–4089 (for Model 

A340–313 series airplanes), both Revision 01, 

both dated January 23, 2002 (which are not 

incorporated by reference in this AD), as 

applicable. 

(2) This paragraph provides credit for the 

requirements of paragraphs (g)(2) of this AD, 

if those actions were performed before May 

4, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–07–04, 

Amendment 39–14028 (70 FR 16104, March 

30, 2005)), using Airbus Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3093 (for Model A330 series 

airplanes) or A340–27–4099 (for Model 

A340–200 and –300 series airplanes), both 

dated June 27, 2002 (which are not 

incorporated by reference in this AD), as 

applicable. 

(j) New Repetitive Greasing Procedure 

(1) Within 700 flight hours after the 

effective date of this AD or within 700 flight 


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hours after the date of the last lubrication, 

whichever occurs later, and thereafter at 

intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours from 

the last lubrication of the trimmable 

horizontal stabilizer (THS) actuator ball 

screw nut: Perform Task 27.40.00/02, 

Lubrication of THS Actuator Ball Screw Nut, 

in accordance with Airbus A330 

Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), 

Revision 12, dated July 1, 2010 (for Model 

A330 series airplanes); or Airbus A340 

MRBR, Revision 12, dated July 1, 2010 (for 

Model A340 series airplanes); on all THSA. 

(2) For airplanes identified in paragraphs 

(j)(2)(i), (j)(2)(ii), and (j)(2)(iii) of this AD, as 

applicable, lubrication of the THS actuator 

ball screw nut performed at threshold and 

repetitive interval not exceeding 1,000 flight 

hours, in accordance with Task 274400– 

00002–1–E, Lubrication of the THSA Ball 

Nut, of Airbus A330 Airworthiness 

Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4—Ageing 

Systems Maintenance, Revision 02, dated 

December 16, 2009 (for Model A330 series 

airplanes); or Task 274400–00002–1–E, 

Lubrication of the THSA Ball Nut, of Airbus 

of A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009 (for Model A340–200 and –300 

series airplanes); is acceptable for 

compliance with requirements of paragraph 

(j)(1) of this AD. 

(i) Airplanes on which Airbus 

Modifications 52269, 56056, and 55780 have 

been done in production. 

(ii) Model A330 series airplanes on which 

the actions specified in Airbus Mandatory 

Service Bulletin A330–27–3137, dated March 

20, 2007, Revision 01, dated December 6, 

2007, or Revision 02, dated January 18, 2010; 

and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–92–3046, Revision 04, dated July 16, 

2010, or Revision 05, dated November 7, 

2011; (which are not incorporated by 

reference in this AD) have been done in 

service. 

(iii) Model A340–200 and –300 series 

airplanes on which the actions specified in 

Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4136, dated March 20, 2007, Revision 01, 

dated December 6, 2007, or Revision 02, 

dated February 24, 2010; and Airbus 

Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–92–4056, 

Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010; (which are 

not incorporated by reference in this AD) 

have been done in service. 

(k) New Repetitive Inspections of the Ball 

Screw Assembly and Corrective Actions 

For all airplanes, except for those airplanes 

identified in paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), and 

(k)(3) of this AD: Do the applicable actions 

specified in paragraphs (k)(4) and (k)(5) of 

this AD within 700 flight hours after the 

effective date of this AD, and repeat the 

inspection thereafter at intervals not to 

exceed 700 flight hours. 

(1) Airplanes on which the actions 

specified in Airbus Modifications 52269, 

56056, and 55780 have been done in 

production. 

(2) Model A330 series airplanes on which 

Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3137, dated March 20, 2007, Revision 01, 

dated December 6, 2007, or Revision 02, 

dated January 18, 2010; and Airbus 

Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–92–3046, 

Revision 04, dated July 16, 2010, or Revision 

05, dated November 7, 2011; (which are not 

incorporated by reference in this AD) have 

been done in service. 

(3) Model A340–200 and –300 series 

airplanes on which the actions specified in 

Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4136, dated March 20, 2007, Revision 01, 

dated December 6, 2007, or Revision 02, 

dated February 24, 2010; and Airbus 

Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–92–4056, 

Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010; have been 

done in service. 

(4) For airplanes on which the actions 

specified in Airbus Mandatory Service 

Bulletin A330–27–3137, dated March 20, 

2007, Revision 01, dated December 6, 2007, 

or Revision 02, dated January 18, 2010 (for 

Model A330 series airplanes); or Airbus 

Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27–4136, 

dated March 20, 2007, Revision 01, dated 

December 6, 2007, or Revision 02, dated 

February 24, 2010 (for Model A340–200 and 

–300 series airplanes); (which are not 

incorporated by reference in this AD) have 

been done: Do the applicable detailed 

inspection of the ball screw assembly for 

integrity of the primary and secondary load 

path and check the checkable shear pins 

(CSP), and do all applicable corrective 

actions, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus 

Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–27–3102, 

Revision 08, excluding Appendix 1, dated 

December 6, 2007 (for Model A330 series 

airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service 

Bulletin A340–27–4107, Revision 08, 

excluding Appendix 1, dated December 6, 

2007 (for Model A340–200 and –300 series 

airplanes); except as required by paragraph 

(k)(6) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective 

actions before further flight. 

(5) For airplanes on which the actions 

specified in Airbus Mandatory Service 

Bulletin A330–27–3137, dated March 20, 

2007, Revision 01, dated December 6, 2007, 

or Revision 02, dated January 18, 2010 (for 

Model A330 series airplanes); or Airbus 

Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27–4136, 

dated March 20, 2007, Revision 01, dated 

December 6, 2007, or Revision 02, dated 

February 24, 2010 (for Model A340–200 and 

–300 series airplanes); (which are not 

incorporated by reference in this AD) have 

not been done: Perform a detailed inspection 

of the ball screw assembly for integrity of the 

primary and secondary load path, and do all 

applicable corrective actions, in accordance 

with the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3102, Revision 08, excluding Appendix 1, 

dated December 6, 2007 (for Model A330 

series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory 

Service Bulletin A340–27–4107, Revision 08, 

excluding Appendix 1, dated December 6, 

2007 (for Model A340 series airplanes); 

except as required by paragraph (k)(6) of this 

AD. Do all applicable corrective actions 

before further flight. 

(6) Where Airbus Mandatory Service 

Bulletin A330–27–3102, Revision 08, 

excluding Appendix 1, dated December 6, 

2007 (for Model A330 series airplanes); or 

Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4107, Revision 08, excluding Appendix 1, 

dated December 6, 2007 (for Model A340 

series airplanes); specify contacting Airbus 

for a damage assessment, this AD requires 

contacting the Manager, International 

Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated 

agent); for required actions before further 

flight, and doing the specified actions within 

the times given. 

(l) New Actions for Electronic Centralized 

Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) Fault Messages 

For airplanes identified in paragraph (k) of 

this AD, if one of the ‘‘PRIM X PITCH 

FAULT’’ or ‘‘STAB CTL FAULT’’ messages is 

displayed on the ECAM associated with the 

‘‘PITCH TRIM ACTR (1CS)’’ maintenance 

message, do the applicable detailed 

inspection and all applicable corrective 

actions specified in paragraph (k)(4) or (k)(5) 

of this AD, as applicable to airplane 

configuration, before further flight after the 

message is displayed on the ECAM. 

(m) New Optional Method of Compliance 

For airplanes having THSA P/N 47147– 

500, 47147–700, 47172–300, 47172–500, or 

47172–510, accomplishing the repetitive 

actions specified in paragraph (m)(1) or 

(m)(2) of this AD, as applicable, is acceptable 

for compliance with the corresponding 

actions specified in paragraph (k)(4) or (k)(5) 

of this AD, as applicable. 

(1) For Model A330 series airplanes, the 

repetitive actions specified in paragraphs 

(m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(viii) of this AD. 

(i) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus A330 

ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance, 

Revision 02, dated December 16, 2009. 

(ii) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(iii) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(iv) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(v) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(vi) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(vii) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(viii) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(2) For Model A340–200 and -300 series 

airplanes, the repetitive actions specified in 

paragraphs (m)(2)(i) through (m)(2)(viii) of 

this AD. 

(i) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus A340 

ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance, 

Revision 01, dated December 15, 2009. 

(ii) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

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2011. 

(iii) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 

(iv) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 

2011. 

(v) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 

(vi) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 

2011. 

(vii) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 

(viii) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 

2011. 

(n) New Credit for Previous Actions 

(1) This paragraph provides credit for the 

inspections and corrective actions required 

by paragraph (k) of this AD, if those actions 

were performed before the effective date of 

this AD using the service information 

specified in paragraphs (n)(1)(i) through 

(n)(1)(vi) of this AD (which is not 

incorporated by reference in this AD). 

(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3102, 

Revision 02, excluding Appendix 01, dated 

November 7, 2002. 

(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3102, 

Revision 03, excluding Appendix 01, dated 

June 20, 2003. 

(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3102, Revision 04, excluding Appendix 01, 

dated December 8, 2003. 

(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3102, Revision 05, excluding 

Appendix 01, dated July 7, 2004. 

(v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3102, Revision 06, excluding 

Appendix 01, dated December 16, 2005. 

(vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3102, Revision 07, excluding 

Appendix 01, dated March 16, 2007. 

(2) This paragraph provides credit for the 

inspections and corrective actions required 

by paragraph (k) of this AD, if those actions 

were performed before the effective date of 

this AD using the service information 

specified in paragraphs (n)(2)(i) through 

(n)(2)(vi) of this AD (which is not 

incorporated by reference in this AD). 

(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–4107, 

Revision 02, excluding Appendix 01, dated 

September 23, 2002. 

(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–4107, 

Revision 03, excluding Appendix 01, dated 

December 4, 2002. 

(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–27–4107, Revision 04, excluding 

Appendix 01, dated June 20, 2003. 

(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–27–4107, Revision 05, excluding 

Appendix 01, dated December 8, 2003. 

(v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–27–4107, Revision 06, excluding 

Appendix 01, dated December 16, 2005. 

(vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–27–4107, Revision 07, excluding 

Appendix 01, dated March 16, 2007. 

(3) This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, 

if those actions were performed before the 

effective date of this AD using Task 27.40.00/ 

02, Lubrication of THS Actuator Ball Screw 

Nut, of Airbus A330 MRBR, Revision 11, 

dated June 18, 2008 (which is not 

incorporated by reference in this AD). 

(4) This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, 

if those actions were performed before the 

effective date of this AD using Task 27.40.00/ 

02, Lubrication of THS Actuator Ball Screw 

Nut, of Airbus A340 MRBR, Revision 11, 

dated June 18, 2008 (which is not 

incorporated by reference in this AD). 

(o) 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, 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: 9– 

ANM–116–AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. 

Before using any approved AMOC, notify 

your appropriate principal inspector, or 

lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 

the local flight standards district office/ 

certificate holding district office. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(p) Related Information 

(1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness 

Directive 2010–0192 (corrected), dated 

October 11, 2010; EASA Airworthiness 

Directive 2010–0193 (corrected), dated 

October 11, 2010; and the following service 

information; for related information 

(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A330–27–3102, Revision 08, excluding 

Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007. 

(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A340–27–4107, Revision 08, excluding 

Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007. 

(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3007, Revision 01, dated September 18, 1996. 

(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3015, dated June 7, 1995. 

(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3047, 

Revision 01, dated November 26, 1997. 

(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3050, dated November 15, 1996. 

(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3052, Revision 03, dated December 5, 2001. 

(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3085, Revision 02, dated September 5, 2002. 

(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– 

3093, Revision 01, dated September 5, 2002. 

(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–55–3020, 

Revision 01, dated October 21, 1998. 

(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4007, dated April 7, 1994. 

(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4025, dated June 7, 1995. 

(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4054, Revision 01, dated November 26, 1997. 

(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4057, dated November 15, 1996. 

(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4059, Revision 03, dated December 5, 2001. 

(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4089, Revision 02, dated September 5, 2002. 

(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 

4099, Revision 01, dated September 5, 2002. 

(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–55– 

4021, Revision 01, October 21, 1998. 

(xix) Task 27.40.00/02, Lubrication of THS 

Actuator Ball Screw Nut, of Airbus A330 

MRBR, Revision 12, dated July 1, 2010. 

(xx) Task 27.40.00/02, Lubrication of THS 

Actuator Ball Screw Nut, of Airbus A340 

MRBR, Revision 12, dated July 1, 2010. 

(xxi) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(xxii) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(xxiii) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 

(xxiv) Task 274400–00001–1–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 

2011. 

(xxv) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(xxvi) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(xxvii) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 

(xxviii) Task 274400–00001–2–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 

2011. 

(xxix) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(xxx) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(xxxi) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 


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(xxxii) Task 274400–00001–3–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 

2011. 

(xxxiii) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(xxxiv) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 

9, 2011. 

(xxxv) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 

(xxxvi) Task 274400–00001–4–E of Airbus 

A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated October 12, 

2011. 

(xxxvii) Task 274400–00002–1–E, 

Lubrication of the THSA Ball Nut, of Airbus 

A330 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 02, dated December 

16, 2009. 

(xxxviii) Task 274400–00002–1–E, 

Lubrication of the THSA Ball Nut, of Airbus 

of A340 ALS Part 4—Ageing Systems 

Maintenance, Revision 01, dated December 

15, 2009. 

(2) For Airbus 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 airworthiness.A330- 

A340@airbus.com; Internet: http:// 

www.airbus.com. For TRW Aeronautical 

Systems, SAMM Avionique, and Lucas 

Aerospace service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Goodrich 

Corporation, Actuation Systems, Stafford 

Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton WV10 

7EH, England; telephone +44 (0) 1902 

624938; fax +44 (0) 1902 788100; email 

techpubs.wolverhampton@goodrich.com; 

Internet http://www.goodrich.com/ 

TechPubs.Y. You may review copies of the 

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. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 21, 2012. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–24172 Filed 10–1–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 110 

[Docket No. USCG–2012–0159] 

RIN 1625–AA01 

Anchorages; Captain of the Port Puget 

Sound Zone, WA 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to 

make five general anchorage areas 

smaller. It also proposes administrative 

changes that would rename 33 CFR 

110.230, reorganize it by incorporating 

33 CFR 110.229, and modify the 

descriptions of four general anchorages. 

These changes will clarify to the general 

public the boundaries and requirements 

of anchorages, and enhance safety by 

ensuring good order and predictability 

within the anchorages of the Captain of 

the Port (COTP) Puget Sound zone. 

DATES: Comments and related material 

must be received by the Coast Guard on 

or before December 3, 2012. Requests for 

public meetings must be received by the 

Coast Guard on or before November 13, 

2012. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

identified by docket number USCG– 

2012–0159 using any one of the 

following methods: 

(1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: 

http://www.regulations.gov. 

(2) Fax: 202–493–2251. 

(3) Mail: Docket Management Facility 

(M–30), U.S. Department of 

Transportation, West Building Ground 

Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590– 

0001. 

(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail 

address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The telephone number 

is 202–366–9329. 

To avoid duplication, please use only 

one of these four methods. See the 

‘‘Public Participation and Request for 

Comments’’ portion of the 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section 

below for instructions on submitting 

comments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 

you have questions on this proposed 

rule, call or email Mr. Mark Ashley, 

Director, Vessel Traffic Service Puget 

Sound, Waterways Management 

Division, Sector Puget Sound, Coast 

Guard; telephone 206–217–6046, email 

Mark.E.Ashley@uscg.mil. If you have 

questions on viewing or submitting 

material to the docket, call Renee V. 

Wright, Program Manager, Docket 

Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Table of Acronyms 

DHS Department of Homeland Security 

FR Federal Register 

NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

A. Public Participation and Request for 

Comments 

We encourage you to participate in 

this rulemaking by submitting 

comments and related materials. All 

comments received will be posted 

without change to http://www.

regulations.gov and will include any 

personal information you have 

provided. 

1. Submitting Comments 

If you submit a comment, please 

include the docket number for this 

rulemaking, indicate the specific section 

of this document to which each 

comment applies, and provide a reason 

for each suggestion or recommendation. 

You may submit your comments and 

material online at http://www.

regulations.gov, or by fax, mail, or hand 

delivery, but please use only one of 

these means. If you submit a comment 

online, it will be considered received by 

the Coast Guard when you successfully 

transmit the comment. If you fax, hand 

deliver, or mail your comment, it will be 

considered as having been received by 

the Coast Guard when it is received at 

the Docket Management Facility. We 

recommend that you include your name 

and a mailing address, an email address, 

or a telephone number in the body of 

your document so that we can contact 

you if we have questions regarding your 

submission. 

To submit your comment online, go to 

http://www.regulations.gov, type the 

docket number [USCG–2012–0159] in 

the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click 

‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on ‘‘Submit a 

Comment’’ on the line associated with 

this rulemaking. 

If you submit your comments by mail 

or hand delivery, submit them in an 

unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 

11 inches, suitable for copying and 

electronic filing. If you submit 

comments by mail and would like to 

know that they reached the Facility, 

please enclose a stamped, self-addressed 

postcard or envelope. We will consider 

all comments and material received 

during the comment period and may 

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