AD 2020-24-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Detached magnets on both electrical motors of the free fall actuators (FFAs) could prevent landing gear extension by the free fall method, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane after landing.
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Required Actions
Repetitive tests of affected FFAs, and replacement of any affected FFA with a serviceable FFA, as specified in an EASA AD.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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