AD 2011-03-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 and A340-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A debonding area was detected on the RH [right-hand] elevator of an A340 in-service aeroplane, potentially caused by water ingress, which may compromise the structural integrity of the elevators.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive endoscopic inspections, tap tests, and thermographic inspections of the elevator panels to detect damage, debonding, or trapped water. Repair as necessary and re-protect the elevator assembly, including general visual inspections, cleaning drainage holes, sealing static discharges, and installing access hole covers.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of March 14, 2011.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 and A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes.
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