Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-8794 · Airbus SAS Airplanes
Airbus SAS Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus SAS A310-203, A310-221, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, A310-324, A310-325.
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Industrie Model A310-200 and A310-300 series airplanes series airplanes, that currently requires inspections and tests to detect broken or missing vespel bushes in the flap universal joint assemblies, and replacement of universal joint bushes, if necessary. This amendment adds a terminating modification for the currently required inspections and tests. This amendment is prompted by the development of a modification that will improve the integrity of the flap universal joints. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent rupture of the flap universal joints, subsequent partial loss of lift in one wing, and reduced controllability of the airplane.
