AD 2011-01-13

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)

AD Number
2011-01-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-1278
FR Citation
76 FR 441

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes)

Unsafe Condition

Pitch uncoupling unit installed at an incorrect location, inverted with the rod assembly.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection to detect incorrect installation of the pitch uncoupling unit. If found, remove and re-install the unit and rod assembly at the correct location, followed by a functional test to verify correct operation.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes, all serial numbers, except those where the pitch uncoupling functional test has already been performed in service since new.

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