Airworthiness directives › 2016-04-01
AD 2016-04-01 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number, serial number, and standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number, serial number, and standard can be conclusively determined from that review. (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012. (2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during a production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in loss of control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
(1) This AD replaces AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015). (2) This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
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