AD 80-18-02

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Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
80-18-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
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Unknown
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Federal Register Abstract

Pitch Trim System

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Pitch Trim System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/04/1980
Make:
Airbus
Model:
A300 B2-1A | A300 B2-1C | A300 B2-203 | A300 B2K-3C | A300 B4-103 | A300 B4-203 | A300 B4-2C
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-18-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3899

AD NUMBER:   80-18-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 4, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-18-02 GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE): Amendment 39-3899. Applies to Model A300 series airplanes, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To prevent incorrect pitch trim control operation which could result in pitch trim control runaway and possible loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following:

(a) Before each flight, check the pitch trim system in accordance with the instructions in paragraph 2, "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS," of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-024, Revision No. 4, dated August 30, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent, on airplanes in which the modifications required by paragraph (b) of this AD have not been incorporated.

(b) Within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the trim handwheel and the wiring between the electronic rack 80VU/STA 1380 and the flight compartment overhead panel, and replace the trim engage unit in accordance with the instructions in paragraph 2, "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS," of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-025, Revision No. 4, dated May 23, 1979, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) After accomplishing the modifications required by paragraph (b) of this AD, comply with the following:

(1) At intervals not to exceed 2,000 hours time in service from the last inspection, perform the operational inspection in accordance with paragraph 3.A. of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-025, Revision No. 4, dated May 23, 1979, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

(2) At intervals not to exceed 6,000 hours time in service from the last inspection, perform the functional inspection in accordance with paragraph 3.B of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-025, Revision No. 4, dated May 23, 1979, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(d) After the modifications required in paragraph (b) of this AD have been accomplished, compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD is no longer required.

(e) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), that equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

This amendment becomes effective September 4, 1980.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Pitch Trim System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/04/1980
Make:
Airbus
Model:
A300 B2-1A | A300 B2-1C | A300 B2-203 | A300 B2K-3C | A300 B4-103 | A300 B4-203 | A300 B4-2C
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-18-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3899

AD NUMBER:   80-18-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE) Model A300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 4, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-18-02 GROUPEMENT d'INTERET ECONOMIQUE (AIRBUS INDUSTRIE): Amendment 39-3899. Applies to Model A300 series airplanes, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To prevent incorrect pitch trim control operation which could result in pitch trim control runaway and possible loss of control of the airplane, accomplish the following:

(a) Before each flight, check the pitch trim system in accordance with the instructions in paragraph 2, "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS," of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-024, Revision No. 4, dated August 30, 1976, or an FAA-approved equivalent, on airplanes in which the modifications required by paragraph (b) of this AD have not been incorporated.

(b) Within the next 750 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the trim handwheel and the wiring between the electronic rack 80VU/STA 1380 and the flight compartment overhead panel, and replace the trim engage unit in accordance with the instructions in paragraph 2, "ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS," of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-025, Revision No. 4, dated May 23, 1979, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(c) After accomplishing the modifications required by paragraph (b) of this AD, comply with the following:

(1) At intervals not to exceed 2,000 hours time in service from the last inspection, perform the operational inspection in accordance with paragraph 3.A. of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-025, Revision No. 4, dated May 23, 1979, or an FAA- approved equivalent.

(2) At intervals not to exceed 6,000 hours time in service from the last inspection, perform the functional inspection in accordance with paragraph 3.B of Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin No. A300-22-025, Revision No. 4, dated May 23, 1979, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

(d) After the modifications required in paragraph (b) of this AD have been accomplished, compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD is no longer required.

(e) If an equivalent means of compliance is used in complying with paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), that equivalent must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

This amendment becomes effective September 4, 1980.

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