AD 2000-23-07

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

AD Number
2000-23-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-104-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 68876

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A sudden change in pitch due to an out-of-trim condition combined with an autopilot disconnect, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform repetitive inspections of the autotrim function by testing the flight control computer (FCC)/flight augmentation computer (FAC) integrity in logic activation of the autotrim. If any discrepancy is found, prior to further flight, perform all applicable corrective actions, including troubleshooting, replacing the FCC and/or FAC, retesting, and checking.

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Compliance Time

Within the applicable time specified by paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and A300-B4-203 airplanes in a forward-facing cockpit version, all A310 series airplanes, and A300-600 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12277 has not been accomplished during production.

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