AD 2004-03-24

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-03-24
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-223-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 6549

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Potential for an undetected inoperative elevator due to cracking of the attachment lugs of the mode selector valve position transducers on the elevator servocontrols, which could result in partial loss of elevator function and reduced controllability.

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Required Actions

Revise the airplane flight manual to include procedures for a pre-flight elevator check before each flight. Conduct repetitive inspections for cracks of the attachment lugs of the mode selector valve position transducers on the elevator servocontrols. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes.

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