AD 2007-07-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2 and B4 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric CF6-50 Engines |
| engine | General Electric | CF6-50 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric CF6-50 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect assembly of the directional pilot valve (DPV) or excessive wear on correctly assembled DPVs and associated control mechanisms could lead to uncommanded in-flight deployment of a thrust reverser, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the directional pilot valve (DPV), rocker arm, and associated hardware; take corrective actions if necessary; reactivate both thrust reversers; perform repetitive inspections of the DPV and associated control mechanism for incorrect assembly or excessive wear; take corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, or within 8,000 flight hours after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever is first.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-50 engines.
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