Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Correction

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941 airplanes; and Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes. As published, a paragraph reference specified in the regulatory text is incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.

Full Text

<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 216 (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 216 (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72392-72394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22907]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2026-8780; Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00262-T; 
Amendment 39-23492; AD 2026-21-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Correction

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

[[Page 72393]]


ACTION: Final rule; correction.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was 
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to all Airbus SAS 
Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, A330-841, and 
A330-941 airplanes; and Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, 
A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes. As published, a 
paragraph reference specified in the regulatory text is incorrect. This 
document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original 
document remains the same.

DATES: This correction is effective November 23, 2026. The effective 
date of AD 2026-21-03 remains November 23, 2026.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 23, 
2026 (91 FR 65952, October 19, 2026).

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under 
Docket No. FAA-2026-8780; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this final rule; correction, the mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other 
information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
    <bullet> For European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) material 
identified in this AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f1b0b582b194908290df9484839e8190df9484"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="aeefeaddeecbcfddcf80cbdbdcc1decf80cbdb">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. 
You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    <bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket at 
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2026-8780.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony D. Decaro, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 562-
627-5374; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92d3fce6fafdfcebbcd6bcd6f7f1f3e0fdd2f4f3f3bcf5fde4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="22634c564a4d4c5b0c660c66474143504d624443430c454d54">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    AD 2026-21-03, Amendment 39-23492 (91 FR 65952, October 19, 2026) 
(AD 2026-21-03), requires repetitive leak checks of certain fuel low 
pressure shut-off valves (LPSOVs) and replacement of an affected part 
if any discrepancy is detected. AD 2026-21-03 also allows the 
installation of an affected part under certain conditions. That AD 
applies to all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-
342, A330-343, A330-841, and A330-941 airplanes; and Model A340-211, 
A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-
642 airplanes.

Need for the Correction

    As published, a paragraph reference specified in the regulatory 
text of AD 2026-21-03 is incorrect. Paragraph (h)(4) of AD 2026-21-03 
inadvertently references paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2026-0060R1 instead 
of paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2026-0060R1.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2026-0060R1 specifies procedures for repetitive leak checks 
of the fuel LPSOVs to confirm that the LPSOV isolates the fuel supply 
to the associated engine, and replacement of an affected part if any 
discrepancy is detected (e.g., any leak is found). EASA AD 2026-0060R1 
also allows the installation of an affected part under certain 
conditions. EASA AD 2026-0060R1 also provides acceptable methods of 
compliance for the actions.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Correction of Publication

    This document corrects an error and correctly adds the AD as an 
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or 
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the 
entire rule in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains November 23, 2026.
    Since this action only corrects a paragraph reference, it has no 
adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person. 
Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and public comment 
procedures are unnecessary.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Corrected]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2026-21-03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-23492; Docket No. FAA-2026-8780; 
Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00262-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 23, 
2026.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes specified in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, 
A330-841, and A330-941 airplanes.
    (2) Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, 
A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of leaks on closed fuel low 
pressure shut-off valves (LPSOVs) due to the LPSOV failing to seal. 
The FAA is issuing this AD to address such leaks, which, depending 
on the amount of the leak, could sustain a fire. The unsafe 
condition, if not addressed, could lead to the inability to 
extinguish a fire and result in significant damage to airplane 
structure or systems.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply 
with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 
2026-0060R1, dated June 9, 2026 (EASA AD 2026-0060R1).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2026-0060R1

    (1) Where Table 1 of EASA AD 2026-0060R1 specifies a compliance 
time of between November 12, 2025, and March 3,

[[Page 72394]]

2029, this AD requires accomplishing the initial leak check within 
35 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where EASA AD 2026-0060R1 refers to April 3, 2026 (the 
effective date of the original issue of EASA AD 2026-0060), this AD 
requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (3) Where EASA AD 2026-0060R1 defines a serviceable part as 
``Any fuel LPSOV eligible for installation in accordance with Airbus 
instructions'', for this AD, replace that text with ``Any fuel LPSOV 
eligible for installation''.
    (4) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2026-0060R1 specifies ``any 
discrepancy of an affected part, as specified in the SB, is 
detected'', for this AD, replace that text with ``any discrepancy of 
an affected part is detected''.
    (5) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 
2026-0060R1.

(i) No Reporting and No Return of Parts

    Although the material referenced in EASA AD 2026-0060R1 
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer and to 
send removed parts to the manufacturer, this AD does not include 
those requirements.

(j) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, AIR-
520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, 
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of 
the Continued Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of 
the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88c9c5c7cbc8eee9e9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a7b7775797a5c5b5b145d554c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, AIR-520, 
Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's 
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by 
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if any material contains procedures or 
tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be 
done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not 
identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that 
are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods 
in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program 
without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and 
tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back 
in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to 
procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Anthony D. Decaro, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 
98198; phone: 562-627-5374; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ffbe918b97909186d1bbd1bb9a9c9e8d90bf999e9ed1989089"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="64250a100c0b0a1d4a204a20010705160b240205054a030b12">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this 
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following material was approved for IBR on November 23, 
2026 (91 FR 65952, October 19, 2026).
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2026-0060R1, 
dated June 9, 2026.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA, 
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 
8999 000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d69792a596b3b7a5b7f8b3a3a4b9a6b7f8b3a3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cc8d88bf8ca9adbfade2a9b9bea3bcade2a9b9">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. You may find this material on 
the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (5) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., 
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
    (6) You may view this material at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d6b0a4f8bfb8a5a6b3b5a2bfb9b896b8b7a4b7f8b1b9a0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9dfbefb3f4f3eeedf8fee9f4f2f3ddf3fceffcb3faf2eb">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

    Issued on November 6, 2026.
Lona C. Saccomando,
Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, 
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2026-22907 Filed 11-9-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>