Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10295 · Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes
Model A330 series airplanes, as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3042, Revision 1, dated September 19, 1995; and Model A340 series airplanes, as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4066, Revision 1, dated September 19, 1995; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection of the free-fall actuators of the landing gear for discrepancies, and replacement of discrepant actuators with new, improved actuators. This action also requires eventual replacement of certain free-fall actuators. This amendment is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent electrical short circuits to the free-fall actuators of the landing gear, which could result in failure to extend the landing gear, and consequent damage to the airplane structure during landing.
