Airworthiness directives › 2017-20-04
AD 2017-20-04 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, A300 B4-605R, B4-622R, A300 F4-605R, F4-622R, A300 C4-605R Variant F, A310-203. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 12691 or 13665 has been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (5) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the ECAM SGU with a new ECAM SGU (software standard W32 or W33), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 5, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6142, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2013. (2) For Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016. (3) For Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated July 1, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2145, Revision 01, dated November 13, 2013.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of unreliable airspeed indications that were caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to ground. We are issuing this AD to ensure proper flight crew awareness of unreliable airspeed indications. This condition, if not recognized by the flight crew, could possibly result in reduced control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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