# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-03-30 · Effective 2000-05-04 · 65 FR 16802
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-7334
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 16802
- **Publication date:** 2000-03-30
- **Effective date:** 2000-05-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-NM-185-AD
## Abstract

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive operational tests of the override mechanism of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) to determine if the system functions correctly; and corrective action, if necessary. This amendment requires replacement of existing flight control primary computers (FCPC) with improved FCPC's, which would terminate the repetitive operational tests. This amendment is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent uncommanded movement of the THS, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/03/30/00-7334/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)
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