AD 2012-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | flight simulators | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
With Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) 1 inoperative, in the worst case when FCPC2 and FCPC3 resets occur during rotation at takeoff, a transient loss of elevator control associated with a temporary incorrect flight control law reconfiguration could occur. This condition leads to a movement of the elevators to the zero position, inducing a pitch down movement instead of a pitch up movement needed for lift off, resulting in loss of controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Limitations section of the applicable airplane flight manual to address the identified unsafe condition.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (May 31, 2012).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes, all serial numbers.
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