AD 2015-09-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2015-09-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0636
FR Citation
80 FR 27077

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-601 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Simultaneous flameout of both engines without crew selection of continuous relight, leading to a long engine restart sequence and reduced controllability, especially at low altitude.

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Required Actions

Install a shunt of the rotary selector to introduce an auto-relight function. For certain airplanes, perform a wiring modification to a specific circuit breaker panel.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (June 16, 2015).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-204 and -304 airplanes, powered by General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines.

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