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AD FAA-2015-0078

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. This AD requires revising the electrical emergency configuration procedure in the Emergency Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures for deploying the ram air turbine manually to provide sufficient hydraulic power and avoid constant speed motor/generator (CSM/G) shedding. This AD was prompted by an electrical load analysis that revealed that hydraulic power might not be sufficient to supply the CSM/G during slat/flap extension when only one engine is running. We are issuing this AD to prevent such a condition which, in conjunction with the loss of the main electrical system, could lead to the scenario where the flightcrew is not clearly warned that the electrical system has switched on the battery and thus has a limited duration that would allow a safe landing.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2015-0078

Document Number

2015-01178

Type

Rule

Publication Date

January 29, 2015

Effective Date

February 13, 2015

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

critical

Emergency

Yes

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2015-0078

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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AD FAA-2015-0078 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes