AD 2001-13-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive vibrations generated by the mounting configuration of the 15XE contactor could cause breakage of the terminal and mounting lugs on the 15XE contactor in the 101VU panel in the avionics compartment, resulting in loss of electrical power from the standby generator.
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Required Actions
Inspect terminal lugs on the 12XC and 15XE contactors for damage (overheat, cracking, twisting, or rupture). Replace damaged terminal lugs with new ones (P/N NSA936501TA1004). Inspect mounting lugs on the 15XE contactor for damage (cracking or breaking). Replace or repair the 15XE contactor as specified. Install a new mounting bracket for the 15XE contactor, modify the cable attachment adjacent to the contactor, and replace certain terminal lugs on the 15XE contactor with lugs having a thicker contact area.
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Compliance Time
Within 5,000 total flight hours or within 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes with Airbus Modification 05910 installed, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes with Airbus Modification 06213 installed, equipped with a standby generator (FIN 25XE), excluding airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12135 has been accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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