AD 89-23-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-23-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-NM-92-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1A Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-1C Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2-203 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B2K-3C Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-103 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-203 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-2C Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-601 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-603 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-605R Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Models A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Pitch trim runaway due to the installation of SAMM trim switches, Part Number BP 20-455, Serial Numbers 110 to 923, inclusive, on the normal pitch trim electrical circuit.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine if SAMM trim switches with serial numbers 110 to 923 are fitted. If found, replace the switch with a serviceable trim switch having serial number 924 or higher prior to further flight, following the appropriate Airplane Maintenance Manual sections.

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Compliance Time

within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Models A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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