AD 2016-15-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Partial loss of no-back brake (NBB) efficiency on the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA), which, in conjunction with the inability of the power gear to keep the ball screw in its last commanded position, could lead to an uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine THSA part numbers, serial numbers, and flight cycles on certain THSAs; and repetitively replace certain THSAs.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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