AD 2011-20-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2011-20-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0570
FR Citation
76 FR 61555

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A recent analysis showed a particular risk for explosive failure of the old design hydraulic accumulator. This could lead to damage to all three hydraulic circuits, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane, or an undetected fire in the wheel bay.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection of each type 5 hydraulic accumulator to identify old designed accumulators. Replace those accumulators with new designed accumulators. Install warning placards to avoid future installation of old designed accumulators.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 months or 6,000 flight hours after the effective date, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A310 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes.

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