airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2019-10-22 · Effective 2019-11-26 · 84 FR 56376
Document
Document number
2019-22956
Federal Register citation
84 FR 56376
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2019-10-22
Effective date
2019-11-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0580
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that cracks can develop on the ripple damper weld of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly and reports of failure of the ripple damper of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly. This AD requires replacement of the affected hydraulic pressure tube assembly or modification of both engines, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.