# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-08-16 · Effective 2002-09-20 · 67 FR 53478
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-20512
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 53478
- **Publication date:** 2002-08-16
- **Effective date:** 2002-09-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-398-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, that requires revising the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual to ensure the flightcrew is advised of the proper procedures in the event of uncommanded movement of a spoiler during flight. Such uncommanded movement could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, and consequent significant increased fuel consumption during flight, which could necessitate an in-flight turn-back or diversion to an unscheduled airport destination. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/16/02-20512/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)
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