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Airbus A330-243

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry codes 3940018, 3940311

Manufacturer (registry)
AIRBUS · AIRBUS SAS
Model
A330-243
Registry codes
3940018, 3940311
Registered
40 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
377
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA46NM
Holder
Airbus SAS

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 55

2008Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 261

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1996In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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Registered aircraft · 40

N271ADBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTS/N 0271N280AYBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 2009 · S/N 1022N281AYJetran LLC · Horseshoe Bay, TXBuilt 2009 · S/N 1041
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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB DCA23LA096Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330-243 · Kahului, HIThe flight crew’s decision to fly over an observed storm cell instead of deviating around it despite sufficient meteorological information indicating the potential for severe convective activity.Dec 18, 2022 · N393HA · Minor damageNTSB DCA22LA212Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330-243 · Los Angeles, CAUncommanded movement of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer control wheel for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Sep 22, 2022 · N393HA · No damageNTSB ENG18IA003Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAirbus A330-243 · Seattle, WAThe loss of control of the left-hand engine and the subsequent thermal damage to the left wing on landing during engine reverse operation was due to a blockage of the variable stator vane torque motor filter that resulted in the engine’s electronic engine…Nov 7, 2017 · N375HA · Minor damage
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FAA incident reports · 4

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20260805010929IAirbus A330-243 · Fairbanks, AKOn August 5th at 12:12PM local, [privacy data omitted] was landing at Fairbanks International Airport. The aircraft experienced a hydraulic failure on landing, which resulted in a complete loss of brakes and nose wheel steering. The flightcrew used thrust…Aug 5, 2026 · N279AY · Minor damageAccident 20221218023489AAirbus A330-243 · Kahului, HIBefore[privacy data omitted] departed, the captain called the flight dispatcher to discuss the flight release, at which time the dispatcher advised the captain of potential turbulence and potential embedded convective activity over the hawaiian islands. While…Dec 18, 2022 · N393HA · Minor damageIncident 20180705009131IAirbus A330-243 · Los Angeles, CAAircraft N379HA was taxiing to gate 57 with passengers onboard when the left wingtip struck the rudder of aircraft N130AN which was empty and parked at gate 48A. Both aircraft sustained damage.Jul 5, 2018 · N379HA · Minor damageIncident 20171107018349IAirbus A-330 · Seattle, WAUpon landing and during rollout flames were observed in the left engine. ATC notified the pilot who stopped the aircraft. Fire fighting crews evaluated the scene and determined that the flames had subsided and that no further action was required. Aircraft was…Nov 7, 2017 · N375HA · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 5,638

SDR ASAA2026101767431Unknown · odorINTO TO MX: DURING DESCENT BEGINNING AT 18,000 FT. THROUGH SHUTDOWN FUMES/ODOR "STINKY SOCK" OIL/HYDRAULIC. GROUNDED - YES. NOTED BY MAIN. PERFORM LVL A DECON OF ECS PER AMM 21-00-00-615-809-A AND RAN BOTH ENGS. NO STINKY SMELL NOTED. OF FOR SVC.Oct 17, 2026 · N379HA · Airbus A330243 · Air Distribution SystemSDR ASAA2026101267374Autothrust Sys · malfunctionedAUTOTHRUST MODE CHANGED FROM "D2" DERATE TO THR CLB AUTOMATICALLY AT 10,000 FT. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF THE ATHRL PER AMM 22-30-00-710-801-A AND AN AFS RTS PER AMM 22-96-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED. OK FOR SERVICE.Oct 12, 2026 · N386HA · Airbus A330243 · Auto Throttle SystemSDR 2026FA0000814Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON SEAT TRACKS, FR 56, Y450, FR 56 - FR 57, Y1950, FR 59, -Y1959, FR 61, -Y450, FR 59, Y1959, FR 47 - FR 53.2, -Y2462, FR 38 - FR 39.2 -Y1959, FR 29 - FR 37.4, Y450, FR 25.5 - FR38, Y1959, FR 31 - FR 35, Y1552.5, FR 40 - FR47, -Y450, FR Oct 6, 2026 · N374HA · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
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STCs that may be installed · 175

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC ST03438NYInstallation of Adams Rite Lavatory EquipmentDelta Engineering CorporationSTC ST09893ACInstallation of an Iridium Communication System (ICS)L2 AviationSTC ST00885LAInstallation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
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