AD 2022-16-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2022-16-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0522
FR Citation
87 FR 51588

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

When the upper secondary load path (SLP) of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) is engaged, the THSA might not stall, with consequently no indication of SLP engagement.

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Required Actions

Modifying the THSA installation, implementing the electrical load sensing device (ELSD) wiring provisions, and installing and activating the ELSD, as specified in EASA AD 2022-0039.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, and A330-941 airplanes; and all Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, and A340-313 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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