AD 2001-18-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST09092AC-D |
Unsafe Condition
Inability to remove power from the passenger entertainment system (PES) during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin.
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Required Actions
Within 18 months after the effective date, modify the PES by replacing the three-unit busbar with a two-unit busbar and installing associated wiring. Revise the Electrical Controls and Indicators section of the Airbus A340 Flight Crew Operating Manual to advise the flight crew that power to the PES can be removed using the 'COMMERCIAL' switch.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A340-211 series airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST09092AC-D, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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