AD 2002-26-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-26-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-67-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 16

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Leakage of the parking brake operated valve (PBOV) of the main landing gear, which could lead to failure of the 'blue' hydraulic system and alternate parking brake and emergency braking systems, affecting critical flight control systems.

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Required Actions

Inspect the PBOV of the main landing gear to identify part and serial numbers. Accomplish the previously optional terminating action to address the identified unsafe condition.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, as specified in the referenced AD.

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