AD 2003-16-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-16-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-314-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 49340

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes
engine Honeywell IRUs Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of positioning data and display of incorrect attitude data to the flightcrew, which could compromise the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace existing Honeywell inertial reference units (IRUs) with new or modified Honeywell IRUs, per the Accomplishment Instructions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-6135, Revision 01 (for Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300-F4-600R series airplanes) or Service Bulletin A310-34-2158, Revision 01 (for Model A310 series airplanes), both dated September 10, 2001.

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Compliance Time

Within 35 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes, and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, equipped with Honeywell inertial reference units having part number HG1050BD02 or HG1050BD05, excluding airplanes modified in production or with specific service bulletins as noted.

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