# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-541 and -642 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2009-09-03 · Effective 2009-09-08 · 74 FR 45550
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-21368
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 74 FR 45550
- **Publication date:** 2009-09-03
- **Effective date:** 2009-09-08
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2009-0781
## Abstract

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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/09/03/E9-21368/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-200-and--300-series-airplanes-model-a340-200-and--300)
---
*AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*