AD 98-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-620 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 C4-605R Variant F | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect primary power setting parameters of the Thrust Control Computer (TCC) could result in insufficient thrust being applied during takeoff.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to insert specified temporary revisions within 15 days after January 22, 1998. Modify the TCC in accordance with applicable Airbus service bulletins within 15 months after the AD's effective date. The TCC modification serves as terminating action for the AFM revision requirement.
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Compliance Time
Within 15 days after January 22, 1998 and within 15 months after the effective date of this AD (September 4, 1998).
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines where Modifications 7174, 7588, or 8246 are not done; or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines where Modification 7694 is not done.
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