Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2005-10-04 · Effective 2005-10-19 · 70 FR 57734
Document
Document number
05-19436
Federal Register citation
70 FR 57734
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2005-10-04
Effective date
2005-10-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22563
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to provide the flightcrew with new, ground ice-shedding procedures during long taxi periods in certain icing conditions. This AD results from reports of engine damage to the blades of the first stage of the intermediate pressure compressor due to ice accumulation. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine damage due to ice accumulation, which could result in an engine shutdown and cause the flightcrew to divert to the nearest available airport.