AD 2015-23-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked support strut body ends at a certain frame location of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS), which could lead to the loss of all four THS support struts, making the remaining structure unable to carry limit loads, resulting in the loss of the horizontal tail plane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracking of the strut ends of the THS support located at a certain frame in the tail cone, and replace if necessary. Reinstall or install reinforcing clamps on certain strut ends.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of effective date
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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