AD 2017-13-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The degraded operation of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) could result in reduced control of the airplane.
Required Actions
Inspect the THSA for integrity of the primary and secondary load paths, install a Checkable Shear Pin (CSP) and associated additional electrical harness, and perform repetitive lubrication of the THSA ball-nut. Additionally, inspect the THSA after display of an ECAM fault message, and perform corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, replace a certain harness item, install placards and cable support, modify a certain bracket, and install a certain spacer.
Compliance Time
Before further flight
Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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