# Proposed AD FAA-2012-1106: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-03-06
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 25, 2012, 77 FR 65146
- Comments due: December 10, 2012
- Became: [AD 2013-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-06)
- Docket: FAA-2012-1106 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-1106, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-NM-084-AD
- FR document: 2012-26264
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f0/91/f0913cc0bdbcdc478c8995a0b6d76d398f946a6567ecc3b23a55353ca8a152cf (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-10-25/pdf/2012-26264.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/25/2012-26264/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA74A14762D57A3E86257AA200474B2E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-1106

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that erroneous height indication by one radio altimeter with engaged flare and retard mode, in case of go-around, might lead to a temporary loss of airplane longitudinal control. This proposed AD would require revising the airplane flight manual. We are proposing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew applies the appropriate operational procedures in the event of an erroneous indication of the radio altimeter, which could result in temporary loss of airplane longitudinal control.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 25, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-26264, comments due Dec 10, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/25/2012-26264/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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