AD 2000-06-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 and A340 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Uncommanded movement of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS), which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace three Flight Control Primary Computers (FCPCs) or their on-board replaceable modules (OBRMs) with improved versions, as specified in Airbus Service Bulletins A330-27-3056 or A340-27-4061. This replacement terminates the requirement for repetitive operational tests of the THS override mechanism.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342, and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 series airplanes equipped with Aerospatiale Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC), part number LA2K01500190000, excluding those with modified FCPCs (P/N LA2K01500210000).
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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