AD 2003-14-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-14-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-02-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 41521

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Hydraulic leakage and failure of the servo-controls located on the ailerons due to cracks in the end caps and along the barrel, which could result in loss of the ailerons and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by inserting a copy of this AD into the ALS within 30 days after the effective date. Replace the servo-control units operating in the active mode at the times specified in Table 1 of this AD, based on their part numbers and corresponding life limits.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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