AD 2007-16-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes and Model A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of damage caused by moisture/water inside the elevator, leading to debonding of the skins on the elevators, which could cause reduced structural integrity of an elevator and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for certain serial numbers on elevators, perform a detailed inspection, visual inspection with a low-angle light, and tap-test inspection of the upper and lower surfaces of the external skins on certain identified elevators for any damage (e.g., debonding of GFRP/Tedlar film, bulges, debonding of honeycomb core, abnormal surface reflections, torn-out plies), and do corrective actions if necessary. Implement a new repetitive inspection program at new intervals. Optionally, replace the external GFRP/Tedlar film with an application of pore filler on the whole elevator external surface as a terminating action for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes and Model A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with CFRP elevator skin panels, modified in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-55-2019 or A300-55-6016 (Airbus Modification 10861) with GFRP/Tedlar film as external protection, with part numbers and serial numbers identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-55-6039 or A310-55-2040, both dated June 7, 2006.
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