Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14304 · Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 Airplanes
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to provide the flightcrew with new, ground ice-shedding procedures during long taxi periods in certain icing conditions. This AD results from reports of engine damage to the blades of the first stage of the intermediate pressure compressor due to ice accumulation. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine damage due to ice accumulation, which could result in an engine shutdown and cause the flightcrew to divert to the nearest available airport.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Normal Procedures section of the Airbus A330 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) by inserting a copy of Airbus Temporary Revision (TR) 4.03.00/24, dated April 2, 2004, into the AFM.
(g) When the information in Airbus TR 4.03.00/24, dated April 2, 2004, is included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM, and this TR may be removed.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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