AD 2002-10-08
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
Service-induced hardware deterioration reduces the overall thrust reverser system protection against inadvertent deployment, which can result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Initial and repetitive thrust reverser inspections and checks are required. Extended threshold and repetitive inspection intervals are allowed if an optional double p-seal configuration is installed.
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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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