AD 2013-10-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-10-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1162
FR Citation
78 FR 32347

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reports of a burning smell and/or smoke in the cockpit during cruise phase, caused by the burning of the Saint-Gobain Sully (SGS) windshield connector terminal block, leading to increased flight crew workload.

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Required Actions

Inspect to identify the installed windshields and replace any affected windshield, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

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