Airworthiness directives › 2024-08-05
AD 2024-08-05 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 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 Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, -841, and -941 airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before October 2, 2023.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-15-09, with removed references to Model A340 service information. For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD, accomplish an operational test of the hydraulic locking function on each SSC (any type), when fitted on the Blue or Yellow hydraulic circuits, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3195, Revision 01, dated February 6, 2014. Repeat the operational test thereafter at intervals not to exceed 48 months. Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (p) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (1) Within 48 months since first flight of the airplane. (2) Within 48 months since accomplishing the most recent operational test, as specified in Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A330-27A3185; dated January 4, 2012. (3) Within 24 months after September 5, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-15-09).
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a safety-significant latent failure (that is not annunciated) that, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition.
Affected ADs
This AD replaces the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this AD. (1) AD 2014-15-09, Amendment 39-17911 (79 FR 44663, August 1, 2014) (AD 2014-15-09). (2) AD 2020-15-09, Amendment 39-21172 (85 FR 45767, July 30, 2020) (AD 2020-15-09). (3) AD 2022-16-07, Amendment 39-22136 (87 FR 51585, August 23, 2022) (AD 2022-16-07).
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