Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2006-01-06 · Effective 2006-02-10 · 71 FR 873
Document
Document number
06-62
Federal Register citation
71 FR 873
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2006-01-06
Effective date
2006-02-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21860
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD requires operators to modify the hydraulic control block of the nose landing gear. This AD results from a report of an unexpected steering event (swerve) during the take-off roll of one affected airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane steering while on the ground, which could result in the airplane going off the side of the runway.