AD 2005-20-32

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

AD Number
2005-20-32
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20221
FR Citation
70 FR 59263

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Areas on the top skin panel of the right-hand elevator have disbonded due to moisture penetration, which could reduce the structural integrity of the elevator and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine the part number and serial number of the left- and right-hand elevator assemblies. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Re-protect the elevator assembly. A review of maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of an inspection, provided the part number and serial number can be conclusively determined from that review.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 and A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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