AD 2016-07-30
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Blockage of Angle of Attack (AOA) probes during climb can lead to activation of Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot) while the Mach number increases, causing a continuous nose-down pitch rate that cannot be stopped with backward sidestick input, even in the full backward position.
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Required Actions
Replace certain AOA sensors (probes) with new AOA sensors. Inspect and perform functional heat testing of certain AOA sensors for discrepancies, and replace if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 22 months for P/N 0861ED removal, and within 7 months for P/N 0861ED2 removal.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.
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