AD 96-05-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-321 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-341 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A330-342 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A340-312 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Leakage of hydraulic fluid at the inlet filter plug of the spoiler actuator due to inadequate torque of the filter plug and broken lockwires.
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Required Actions
Replace the inlet filter in each of the 12 spoiler servo-controls located at surface position 1 to 6 (left-hand and right-hand) and install associated lockwires.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342 and A340-211, -212, -311, -312 series airplanes without Airbus Modification No. 42724 or its production equivalent.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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