AD 2004-14-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 or 4000 Series Engines |
| engine | Pratt & Whitney | JT9D-7R4 or 4000 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 or 4000 Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
In-flight deployment of the thrust reversers, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install modifications that add an independent third line of defense on the thrust reversers to enhance redundancy and terminate the requirements of the existing AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months of the effective date (August 17, 2004).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes, and Model A310 series airplanes, equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 or 4000 series engines.
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