AD 2016-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Internal frozen Global Positioning System position anomaly occurs when the T3CAS is constantly powered 'ON' for more than 149 hours, leading to spurious TAWS alerts or missing legitimate CPA.
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Required Actions
Repetitive on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS must be performed before exceeding 120 hours of continuous power.
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Compliance Time
Before exceeding 120 hours of continuous power.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, with T3CAS Standard 1.1 or 1.2 installed in production or modified in-service with specific service bulletins.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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