airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2017-03-31 · Effective 2017-04-17 · 82 FR 15985
Document
Document number
2017-06098
Federal Register citation
82 FR 15985
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2017-03-31
Effective date
2017-04-17
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0245
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine if affected hydraulic pressure tube assemblies are installed, and replacement with serviceable hydraulic pressure tube assemblies if necessary. This AD also requires repetitive replacements of serviceable hydraulic pressure tube assemblies. This AD was prompted by a determination that cracks can develop on the ripple damper of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly and reports of failure of the ripple damper of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.