AD 83-21-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of all airspeed indications due to pitot probe heater failure.
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Required Actions
Modify the pitot probe heater in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-30-026, Revision 6. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1800 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletin A300-30-026, including A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pitot Probe Heater Modifications
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-21-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-21-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes Subject: Pitot Probe Heater Modifications Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/28/1983 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B2K-3C | A300 B4-103 | A300 B4-203 | A300 B4-2C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-21-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4749 AD NUMBER: 83-21-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 28, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-21-05 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4749. Applies to all model A300 series airplanes listed in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-30-026, certificated in all categories. To prevent loss of all airspeed indications, accomplish the following within the next 1800 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: A. Modify the pitot probe heater in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-30-026, Revision 6, dated April 9, 1982. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective November 28, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-21-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-21-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes Subject: Pitot Probe Heater Modifications Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/28/1983 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: 83-21-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4749 AD NUMBER: 83-21-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 28, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-21-05 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4749. Applies to all model A300 series airplanes listed in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-30-026, certificated in all categories. To prevent loss of all airspeed indications, accomplish the following within the next 1800 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: A. Modify the pitot probe heater in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A300-30-026, Revision 6, dated April 9, 1982. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective November 28, 1983. FOOTER:
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