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AD FAA-2018-0169

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Summary

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02- 17, which applies to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2015-02-17 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. Since we issued AD 2015-02-17, we have determined that replacement or modification of the two flight warning computers (FWCs) is necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This proposed AD would add a requirement to replace or modify the two FWCs. This proposed AD would also remove airplanes from the applicability. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2018-0169

Document Number

2018-06591

Type

Proposed Rule

Publication Date

April 16, 2018

Comments Close

May 31, 2018

Affected Manufacturer

Airbus

Criticality

critical

Emergency

Yes

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2018-0169

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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