AD 2012-21-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Events of excessive rudder pedal inputs and consequent high loads on the vertical stabilizer on several airplanes, which could cause loads exceeding ultimate design loads and lead to failure of the vertical stabilizer and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Incorporate a design change to the rudder control system and/or other systems, or install a stop rudder inputs warning (SRIW) modification.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A310 series airplanes.
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