AD 94-01-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-324 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rupture of the flap universal joints, subsequent partial loss of lift in one wing, and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Accomplish repetitive visual inspections and electrical continuity tests of the flap system universal joint assemblies per SB A310-27-2054, replace missing or broken bushes with new bushes prior to further flight, and modify flap universal joint assemblies per SB A310-27-2059 within 3,500 landings after the AD's effective date. Accomplishment of the modification terminates inspection/test requirements.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 5,500 total landings, or within 350 hours time-in-service after September 11, 1991, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,500 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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