Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17236 · Hydraulic power
Airbus Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -223F -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN); except those on which Airbus modification 201043 has been embodied in production.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes, all MSN; except those on which Airbus modification 201043 or 201042 has been embodied in production.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 and - 300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the ram air turbine (RAT) not deploying when tested. This AD requires identification of the supplier, part number, and serial number of the installed RAT actuator, and re-identification of the actuator and RAT, or replacement of the RAT actuator with a serviceable unit and re-identification of the RAT, if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment of the RAT, which if occurred following a total engine flame-out, or during a total loss of normal electrical power generation, could result in reduced control of the airplane.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
For Airbus Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Within 15,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, identify the supplier, part number (P/N), and serial number (S/N) of the installed RAT actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-29-3114, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-4089, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes).
(1) If the supplier identified is Arkwin, and the identified actuator part number and serial number are listed as already modified in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-18, dated March 8, 2011, but not yet re-identified: Before further flight, re-identify the actuator and the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-29-3114, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-4089, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes).
(2) If the supplier identified is Arkwin Industries and the identified actuator part number and serial number are listed as not modified as specified in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-18, dated March 8, 2011: Before further flight, replace the RAT actuator with a serviceable unit, and re-identify the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-29-3114, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-4089, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes).
For Model A340-500 and -600 airplanes: Within 15,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number and serial number of the installed RAT actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-5018, dated May 18, 2011.
(1) If the identified actuator part number and serial number are listed as already modified as specified in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-5, dated March 8, 2011, but not yet re-identified: Before further flight, re-identify the actuator and the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-5018, dated May 18, 2011.
(2) If the identified actuator part number and serial number are listed as not modified as specified in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-5, dated March 8, 2011: Before further flight, replace the RAT actuator with a serviceable unit, and re-identify the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-5018, dated May 18, 2011.
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any RAT actuator having P/N 5912958 or P/N 1211575-001, or any RAT having P/N 1702934A having a serial number listed as affected in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-18, dated March 8, 2011, on any airplane, unless the RAT actuator has been replaced with a serviceable unit and the RAT has been re-identified, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-29-3114, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A330-200 freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-4089, dated May 18, 2011 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes).
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any RAT actuator having P/N 5912536 or P/N 1211526-002, or any RAT having P/N 772722F having a serial number listed as affected in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-5, dated March 8, 2011, on any airplane, unless the RAT actuator has been replaced with a serviceable unit and the RAT has been re-identified, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-29-5018, dated May 18, 2011.
