Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes; Correction
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...
[Docket No. FAA-2026-8780; Project Identifier MCAI-2026-00262-T; Amendment 39-23492; AD 2026-21-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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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
regulations.gov
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:
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; emailADs@easa.europa.eu.
You may find this material on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
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 atregulations.gov
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:
Anthony.D.Decaro@faa.gov.
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.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
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,
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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:
AMOC@faa.gov.
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:
Anthony.D.Decaro@faa.gov.
(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
ADs@easa.europa.eu.
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.
1 CFR Part 51
49 U.S.C. 106(g)
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations