AD 2006-26-12

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

AD Number
2006-26-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25389
FR Citation
72 FR 256

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking damage found on certain brackets that were replaced per the requirements in the existing AD. Failure of this bracket, combined with failure of the horizontal beam, could result in collapse of the left part of the flight deck instrument panel, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing bracket with a titanium-reinforced bracket. Accomplish related investigative and corrective actions while replacing the bracket.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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