AD 2005-13-33

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-13-33
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20861
FR Citation
70 FR 36833

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of pitch trim disconnect caused by insufficient length in the wiring to the pitch torque limiter lever.

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Required Actions

Modify the wiring of the autopilot pitch torque limiter switch by performing all applicable actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-0117.

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Compliance Time

Within 20 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-0117.

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