AD 97-02-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect rigging of the autopilot actuators on the pitch and yaw controls could result in reduced controllability of the airplane due to uncommanded pitch up or down, or yaw upset.
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Required Actions
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date, inspect the rigging of the autopilot actuators on pitch and yaw controls per Airbus AOT 27-20. If incorrect, re-rig prior to further flight. Prohibit use of rigging pin part number OU131388 for autopilot actuator rigging.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, inspect... Prior to further flight, re-rig if incorrect.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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