AD Amdt-39-9491

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-9491
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 96-NM-03-AD
FR Citation
61 FR 2697

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310 and A300-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Desynchronization of the hydraulic control valves directing fluid to the horizontal stabilizer actuator motors, which could lead to uncommanded movement of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) and potential runaway to full up or down position.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections to ensure correct synchronization of the hydraulic control valves of the THS actuator. Replace horizontal stabilizer actuator motors with new or serviceable motors and resynchronize the valves, or adjust synchronization if needed. Perform a functional test of the THS.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes

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