AD 2000-18-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-18-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-54-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 54407

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of multiple transformer rectifier units (TRU) could result in loss of thrust reversers, autothrottle, flaps, and various systems (wing/cockpit window anti-ice, trim tank pumps, and windshield wipers) on the airplane; or incorrect information displayed to the flight crew.

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Required Actions

Replace the transformer rectifier units (TRU) in the avionics compartment with new, improved TRU's. The replacement must be performed according to the latest revisions of Airbus Service Bulletins A300-24-0089, A300-24-6068, and A310-24-2077.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300, A300-600, and A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with AUXILEC transformer rectifier units (TRU) having part number (P/N) F11QB3121.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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