AD 2004-11-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failure of the rotary actuator lever for the flaps, which could result in loss of the flap surface and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the flap rotary actuators with modified flap rotary actuators in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3106 (for Model A330 series airplanes) or A340-27-4111 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes), both Revision 02, dated February 4, 2004. The replacement must be done at the earlier of the specified times.
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Compliance Time
At the earlier of: (1) Prior to the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles, or (2) Within 12 years since the date of issuance of the original Airworthiness Certificate or Export Certificate of Airworthiness.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, except for those on which Airbus Modification 50044 has been accomplished in production and certificated in any category.
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