AD 2004-15-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, and A330-300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-15-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-272-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 45241

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-202 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, and A330-300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in loss of critical electrical systems when the airplane is operated in emergency electrical configuration, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify APU control box 5000VE by doing all actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-49-3025, dated June 11, 2003.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, and A330-300 series airplanes; certificated in any category; on which Airbus Modification 50245 has not been done.

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