AD 99-17-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-324 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rupture of the universal joints due to missing or damaged vespel bushes on the slat system universal joint assemblies, which could result in inadvertent movement of the slats and reduced controllability.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection and electrical continuity test to detect missing or damaged vespel bushes on the slat system universal joints within 400 flight hours after the effective date or before 15,000 total landings, whichever is later. Repeat inspections every 15,000 landings. Replace universal joints with new ones if bushes are missing or damaged, before further flight. Optional modification per Airbus Service Bulletin A310-27-2060 terminates inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 400 flight hours after effective date or before 15,000 total landings, whichever is later
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes except those with Modification 10092 (Service Bulletin A310-27-2060 Rev 01) accomplished
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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