AD 2007-05-12

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

AD Number
2007-05-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26707
FR Citation
72 FR 10057

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The spoiler valve manifold of S4-type SSCs and the maintenance cover of MZ-type SSCs may crack during service life due to pressure impulse fatigue, leading to hydraulic leakage and loss of SSC function.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine the part number of certain S4- and MZ-type spoiler servo controls (SSCs). For other airplanes, inspect to determine the part number of all SSCs. Replace any affected SSC with a new SSC.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330 airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes with certain S4- and MZ-type spoiler servo controls (SSCs).

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