AD 2005-15-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes) |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of holes in the ram air turbine (RAT) hub cover. A hole could allow water to enter the RAT governing mechanism, freeze during flight, and jam the governing mechanism. Metal particles from chafing between the hydraulic flexible hose and the RAT could degrade the governing mechanism.
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Required Actions
Inspect for evidence of chafing between the hydraulic flexible hose and the RAT hub. Perform investigative and corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 2,500 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; certificated in any category; having serial numbers 0812, 0813, 0815 through 0818 inclusive, 0821 through 0828 inclusive, and 0836 through 0838 inclusive.
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