AD 85-09-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the trim actuators for the horizontal stabilizers could result in jamming, leading to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Perform a jamming detection test on specified actuators (part numbers CHA723-30XX, CHA723-20XX, CHA723-010 through CHA723-018) within 120 days after the effective date or upon reaching 4,000 flight hours, whichever is later. Replace malfunctioning actuators before further flight. Repeat tests at intervals not exceeding 1,000 flight hours for CHA723-30XX and CHA723-20XX, and 550 flight hours for CHA723-010-018. Overhaul specified actuators within 120 days or prior to 7,500 flight hours. Perform endoscopic inspections within 120 days or prior to 6,500 flight hours. Alternate compliance may be approved.
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Compliance Time
Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD or upon reaching 4,000 flight hours time in service, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, A300 B4-2C, certificated in all categories.
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