AD 2014-16-22

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2014-16-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0251
FR Citation
79 FR 49442

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Exceeding the service life limits of the Cabin Pressure Control System (CPCS) safety valves could result in excessive positive or negative differential pressure in the fuselage, leading to incapacitation or injuries to airplane occupants.

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Required Actions

Repetitive replacement of the CPCS safety valves with serviceable valves must be performed every 50,000 flight hours or 12 years.

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Compliance Time

Within 50,000 flight hours or 12 years from the date of installation.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, and A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes.

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