AD 2010-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion and wear due to absence of grease in the spline interfaces between the Down Drive Gear Box (DDGB) and the Input Gear Box (IPGB) on the Down Drive Shafts (DDS) could cause DDS disconnection, resulting in a free movable flap surface, potentially leading to aircraft asymmetry or even flap detachment.
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Required Actions
Inspect all Down Drive Shafts (DDS) and Input Gear Box (IPGB) for corrosion and wear. Replace any damaged parts as necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the applicable service information (refer to Table 1 of the AD).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes, A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes, and A340-541 and -642 airplanes, certificated in any category; all certified models, all manufacturer serial numbers.
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