AD 2001-09-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-243 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Trent 700 Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the hinge assemblies and the 12 o'clock beam structure of the thrust reverser C-duct, which could cause failure of the thrust reverser hinge, resulting in separation of the thrust reverser from the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the hinge assemblies and the beam structure of the upper extreme edge of the thrust reverser unit C-duct for cracks. If necessary, take corrective action. Perform detailed visual inspections of hinges 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the same area for cracks, and take corrective action if necessary. Repeat these inspections at applicable intervals.
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Compliance Time
Within the intervals specified in the Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3006, Revision 05.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce Trent 700 series engines.
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