AD 2009-21-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-21-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0979
FR Citation
74 FR 55112

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The spoiler actuators installed in positions No. 3 to 7 on A300-600 and A300-600ST aircraft have a defined life limit of 55,750 flight hours. Due to Extended Service Goal (ESG) activities, this life limit can be reached in service, potentially leading to the loss of controllability of the aircraft if all three hydraulic circuits are impacted by affected actuators.

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Required Actions

Replace the spoiler actuators with serviceable units before exceeding the life limit of 55,750 flight hours. Use Smiths Service Information Letters SIL 27-01 and SIL 27-02 to calculate the total flight hours accumulated on each spoiler actuator.

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Compliance Time

Before exceeding the life limit of 55,750 flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300-600 and A300-600ST airplanes with spoiler actuators installed in positions No. 3 to 7.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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