Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-06-08 · Effective 2004-07-13 · 69 FR 31874
Document
Document number
04-12572
Federal Register citation
69 FR 31874
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-06-08
Effective date
2004-07-13
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-111-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, that requires replacement of flap rotary actuators with modified flap rotary actuators. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue failure of the rotary actuator lever for the flaps, which could result in loss of the flap surface and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.