AD 99-27-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-213 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-312 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-313 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent opening of a thrust reverser door in the event of failure of the primary and secondary locks of the thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform an operational test to ensure proper operation of the actuator of the secondary locks of the thrust reversers within specified intervals. Replace the actuator with a new or serviceable one if discrepancies are found before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 1,300 total flight hours or within 500 flight hours after January 25, 1999, whichever occurs later. Repeat every 1,300 flight hours thereafter.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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