AD 2000-12-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 and A340 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive play of the eye-end of the piston rod of the elevator servo-controls, which could result in failure of the elevator servo-control.
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Required Actions
Perform an initial inspection to check the play of the piston rod eye-ends of the elevator servo-controls within 30 months since date of manufacture or within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 15 months. If play is detected, replace the rod eye-end or perform a dye penetrant inspection, as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 months since date of manufacture or within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with any 'SAMM' elevator servo-control having part numbers SC4800-2 through SC4800-8 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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