AD 2004-23-13

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

AD Number
2004-23-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-277-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 67050

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) actuator to deploy when necessary during flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the RAT actuator to determine its serial number. If the serial number is greater than 1286, re-identify the RAT actuator. If the serial number is less than or equal to 1286, perform a one-time detailed inspection to determine whether the rotary solenoids are in the correct position. Replace the RAT actuator as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with a ram air turbine (RAT) module, Model ERPS06M, having part number (P/N) 766351, 768084, 770379, 770952, or 770952A; and containing RAT actuator P/N 5911905, 5911326, or 5913234.

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