AD 2011-08-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
De-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core of the rudder, resulting from production reworks, may degrade the structural integrity of the rudder. Loss of the rudder can lead to degradation of handling qualities and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder for defects, including de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core, using vacuum loss inspections, repetitive elasticity laminate checker inspections, and ultrasonic inspections where applicable. Repair the rudder if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, equipped with carbon fiber reinforced plastic rudders having specific part numbers and serial numbers listed in Table 1 of the AD.
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