AD 87-20-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-322 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-324 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-325 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) extension system and inability to ensure deployment of the RAT when required.
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Required Actions
Test, inspect, and rework the RAT uplock hook and roller per Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2010, Rev 3. Repeat tests, inspections, and rework every 1,400 hours time in service. Incorporate Modifications AI-5876 and AI-5958 to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
within 700 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 series airplanes with serial numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2010, Rev 3
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Federal Register Abstract
Ram Air Turbine System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-20-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-20-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes Subject: Ram Air Turbine System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1987 Make: Airbus Model: A310-203 | A310-221 | A310-222 | A310-304 | A310-322 | A310-324 | A310-325 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-20-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5734 AD NUMBER: 87-20-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-20-06 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-5734. Applies to Model A310 series airplanes with serial numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2010, Revision 3, dated August 21, 1985, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 700 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) extension system and ensure deployment of the RAT when required, accomplish the following: A. Test, inspect, and rework, if necessary, the RAT uplock hook and roller in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-29-2010, Revision 3, dated August 21, 1985. B. Repeat the tests, inspections, and necessary rework required by paragraph A., above, at intervals not to exceed 1,400 hours time in service. C. Incorporation of both Modification AI-5876 described in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-29-2011, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1986, and Modification AI 5958 described in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-29-2012, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1986, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph B. of this AD. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. 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 the modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective October 30, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-20-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-20-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes Subject: Ram Air Turbine System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1987 Make: Airbus Model: A310-203 | A310-221 | A310-222 | A310-304 | A310-322 | A310-324 | A310-325 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: 87-20-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5734 AD NUMBER: 87-20-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-20-06 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-5734. Applies to Model A310 series airplanes with serial numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2010, Revision 3, dated August 21, 1985, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 700 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) extension system and ensure deployment of the RAT when required, accomplish the following: A. Test, inspect, and rework, if necessary, the RAT uplock hook and roller in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-29-2010, Revision 3, dated August 21, 1985. B. Repeat the tests, inspections, and necessary rework required by paragraph A., above, at intervals not to exceed 1,400 hours time in service. C. Incorporation of both Modification AI-5876 described in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-29-2011, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1986, and Modification AI 5958 described in Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A310-29-2012, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1986, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph B. of this AD. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. 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 the modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective October 30, 1987. FOOTER:
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