EASA AD No.: 2012-0069

EASA Form 110 Page 1/2 

## EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2012-0069

Date: 24 April 2012

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued b y EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the Europe an Community, its Member States and of the European third countries that participate in th e activities of EASA under Article 66 of that Regulation.
This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by ac complishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no pe rson may operate an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14( 4) exemption]. 

### Type Approval Holder’s Name :


### Airbus Type/Model designation(s) :
A330 and A340 aeroplanes

TCDS Number : EASA.A.004 and EASA.A.015

Foreign AD : Not applicable

Supersedure : None



### ATA 34 Navigation– Radio Altimeter Erroneous Indication – Operational Procedure

Manufacturer(s): Airbus (formerly Airbus Industries )
Applicability: Airbus A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342 and A330-343 aeroplanes, all man ufacturer serial numbers (MSN). Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340 -312, A340-313, A340-541, A340-542, A340-642 and A340-643 aeroplane s, all MSN.
Reason: Airbus performed tests to investigate the c onsequences of one radio altimeter providing an erroneous indication. These tests concluded that with engaged flare and r etard mode, in case of goaround, the situation may lead to a temporary loss of aeroplane longitudinal control. To address this condition, Airbus issued a new Airp lane Flight Manual (AFM) operational procedure. For the reasons described above, this AD requires a mendment of the applicable AFM to ensure that the flight crew appli es the appropriate operational procedures.
Effective Date: 02 May 2012EASA AD No.: 2012-0069

EASA Form 110 Page 2/2 Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s): Required as indicated, unless accomplished previous ly: Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, amend the applicable AFM to incorporate the following operational procedure, and operate the aeroplane accordingly: A330 AFM Temporary Revision (TR) 37 Issue 1.0 or A3 40 AFM TR 38 Issue 1.0, as applicable to aeroplane type. Note: Both AFM TRs cover red OEB 26/1.

Ref. Publications : Airbus A330 AFM TR 37 Issue 1.0.
Airbus A340 AFM TR 38 Issue 1.0. both approved by EASA on 02 June 2010. The use of later approved revisions of these docume nts is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EA SA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. The required actions and the risk allowance have granted the issuance of a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing th e public consultation process after publication. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred t o the Safety Information Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu

. 4. For any questions concerning the technical conte nt of the requirements in this AD, please contact: AIRBUS SAS – Airworthiness Office – EIAL. Fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80, E-mail: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com.