AD 2011-18-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-201 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, Model A330-300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, Model A330-300 Series Airplanes, Model A340-200 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Surface defects, resulting from de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core of the rudder, were visually detected during maintenance. Extended de-bonding may degrade the structural integrity of the rudder, leading to degradation of handling qualities and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the rudder for damage, including de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core, using vacuum loss and elasticity laminate checker methods. 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 A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, equipped with rudders having part numbers and serial numbers as identified in the AD.
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