AD 87-20-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-20-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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