AD 96-18-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80 Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80 Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80 Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80 Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80 Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-204 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80 Engines |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80 Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Improperly modified directional pilot valves (DPV) could result in uncommanded deployment and stowage of the thrust reverser during maintenance activities, which could cause injury to maintenance personnel or other people on the ground.
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Required Actions
Within 600 flight hours after the effective date, inspect DPVs per Airbus AOT 78-05 Rev 01. Replace defective DPVs with new ones or deactivate thrust reverser system before further flight if defects are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300B4-601, -603, -605R, A300-F4-605R, and A310-203, -203C, -204, -304, -308 series airplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80 engines where Service Bulletin 78-031 was accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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