AD 97-02-20

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-02-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-33-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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