AD 2005-19-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-322, -341, and -342 Airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the duct structure of the ram air outlet, which could propagate and cause rivet heads to shear, leading to air outlet rupture and hot air being blown into the hydraulics bay, potentially resulting in hot air damage and loss of function of the hydraulics systems.
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Required Actions
Replace the old air outlet assembly with a new air outlet assembly and modify the web as specified in the service bulletins A330-53-3132 and A340-53-4139.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-322, -341, and -342 airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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