Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-11-16 · Effective 2004-12-21 · 69 FR 67050
Document
Document number
04-25035
Federal Register citation
69 FR 67050
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-11-16
Effective date
2004-12-21
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-277-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 inspecting the ram air turbine (RAT) actuator to determine its serial number; and re-identifying the RAT actuator, inspecting the RAT actuator to determine whether the rotary solenoids are in the correct position, and replacing the RAT actuator, as applicable. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the RAT actuator to deploy when necessary during flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.