AD 2004-13-24
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the retaining ring on the pressure-off brakes (POBs) of the power control units of the slats and flaps, which could result in slat or flap blowback or runaway, with consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the identification plates of the POBs installed on the power control units of the slats and flaps to determine the serial numbers of the POBs. Replace any POB with an affected serial number with a new or serviceable POB that does not have an affected serial number, or with a POB that has been modified per the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2096, Revision 01, dated September 19, 2001.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD for inspection; before further flight for replacement of affected POBs.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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