AD 2012-21-19

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-21-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0719
FR Citation
77 FR 65812

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 freighter Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of ram air turbine (RAT) pump failure, which could lead to in-flight loss of the RAT-pump pressurization, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the RAT pump anti-stall valve for correct setting, re-identify the RAT pump, perform a functional ground test of the RAT, and replace the RAT pump or the RAT assembly with a serviceable part if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,000 flight hours or 7 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, or within 24 months after the last accomplishment of specified maintenance tasks, or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

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