Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12583 · Airbus Model A330 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330 Series Airplanes
Model A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, - 323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes, on which Airbus Modification 47707 has not been incorporated; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-52-3058, dated April 7, 2000, or Revision 01, dated February 8, 2001, has not been accomplished; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 series airplanes, that requires removal of the shear pins that keep the rear fixed panels on the center landing gear closed and installation of new solid shear pins. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information from a foreign airworthiness authority. This action is intended to prevent the shear pins on the rear fixed panels of the center landing gear from failing, which could result in loss of the panels during flight with consequent injury to people on the ground. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
