AD 2014-04-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Blockage of all Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors during climb, leading to autopilot disconnection and activation of alpha protection (Alpha Prot) when Mach number is increased.
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Required Actions
Revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise flightcrew of emergency procedures for addressing AOA sensor blockage. Replace AOA sensor conic plates with AOA sensor flat plates.
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Compliance Time
Within 5 months of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, -300, -200 Freighter series, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes equipped with AOA sensors installed with conic plates.
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