AD 2017-25-13

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-25-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0627
FR Citation
82 FR 59960

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Freighter Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) might not function as intended after failure of the primary load path, which could lead to THSA upper attachment failure and consequent disconnection of the THSA from the airplane structure, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive detailed visual inspections for discrepancies of the THSA upper attachments and no-back housing, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable additional inspections for discrepancies and corrective action(s).

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.

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