AD 2002-06-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Industrie A330 | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines |
| engine | General Electric | Company CF6-80E1 Series | Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent thrust reverser deployment during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect and pressure test the directional pilot valve (DPV) assembly. Replace DPV assemblies that fail the pressure test. Alternatively, replace the DPV assembly without pressure testing with a serviceable unit. If replacement is not immediately possible, deactivate the fan reverser for no more than 10 days.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
General Electric Company CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines installed on Airbus Industrie A330 series airplanes.
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