airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-05-30 · Effective 2013-07-05 · 78 FR 32347
Document
Document number
2013-12519
Federal Register citation
78 FR 32347
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2013-05-30
Effective date
2013-07-05
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1162
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340- 300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by several reports of a burning smell and/or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase leading, in some cases, to diversion to alternate airports. This AD requires an inspection to identify the installed windshields and replacement of any affected windshield. We are issuing this AD to prevent significantly increased workload for the flightcrew, which could, under some flight phases and/or circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition.