AD Amdt-39-10385
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Rupturing and cracking of the flanges of the bleed air ducts of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could damage the elevator control system and reduce controllability.
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Required Actions
Inspect flanges of the bleed air ducts of the APU for defects and measure material thickness. Repair, replace duct with new or serviceable duct, or operate with APU bleed air system inoperative if necessary. Conduct crack inspections and follow-on actions for certain airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 series airplanes as specified by the foreign civil airworthiness authority's mandatory continued airworthiness information.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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