AD 2019-18-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2019-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0402
FR Citation
84 FR 50301

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

desynchronization of one of the three rudder servo actuators, which, if combined with an engine failure, could result in the loss of the related hydraulic system and could cause the loss of one of the two synchronized actuators. This condition could create additional fatigue loading and possible cracking of the attachment fittings and could result in the inability of the remaining synchronized actuator to maintain the commanded rudder deflection, leading to reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections of the rudder servo actuators and related investigative/corrective actions, including repetitive inspections of fin box and rudder servo controls, and repair.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes, Model A300-600 series airplanes, and Model A310 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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