AD 80-18-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect pitch trim control operation which could result in pitch trim control runaway and possible loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Before each flight, check the pitch trim system per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-024 or equivalent. Within 750 hours time in service after the AD effective date, modify the trim handwheel, wiring between electronic rack 80VU/STA 1380 and overhead panel, and replace the trim engage unit per Airbus Service Bulletin A300-22-025 or equivalent. After modifications, perform operational inspections every 2,000 hours and functional inspections every 6,000 hours time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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