AD 2015-02-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Substantial inner skin disbonding damage found on a rudder, potentially caused by a blunt impact with no visible external damage, which could grow with pressure variation during ground-air-ground cycles and reduce structural integrity of the rudder.
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Required Actions
Perform an elasticity of laminate checker inspection of the rudder side panel to detect external and internal disbonding, and a woodpecker or tap test inspection to detect external disbonding. Repair if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes with rudders P/N A55471500XXX (where XXX stands for any numerical value).
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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