AD Amdt-39-10177
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion in the RAT uplock pin/shaft and the needle bearing of the RAT could result in failure of the RAT to deploy and subsequent loss of emergency hydraulic power to the flight controls in the event that power is lost in both engines.
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Required Actions
Perform a ram air turbine (RAT) extension test; remove and disassemble the RAT uplock mechanism; inspect for corrosion and replace with a new assembly if necessary; clean all parts of the RAT control shaft and its bearing components.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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