AD 2009-05-10

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

AD Number
2009-05-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0980
FR Citation
74 FR 10168

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Incorrect torque values could damage a certain bracket that attaches the flight deck instrument panel to the airplane structure, potentially leading to a cracked bracket. 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 reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the bracket having part number F2511012920000 to determine if certain fasteners are broken or cracked, in accordance with the applicable Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330 airplanes, and Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those airplanes where Airbus Modification 53446 has been incorporated in production, or where Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-25-3249 (for Model A330) or A340-25-4245 (for Model A340-200 and -300) has been embodied in service.

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