# Proposed AD 2000-NM-62-AD: Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2000-16-11
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 14, 2000, 65 FR 37315
- Comments due: July 14, 2000
- Became: [AD 2000-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-11)
- Docket: 2000-NM-62-AD
- FR document: 00-14955
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ee/64/ee64c3940b89aa07d26f811a402c10c6592809dfc3918cb3e237d88f6309cfd9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-06-14/pdf/00-14955.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/06/14/00-14955/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-62-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to check for backlash of the spherical bearing of the active aileron servo-controls, and follow-on corrective actions, if necessary. This proposal also provides optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to detect and correct excess backlash of the spherical bearing of the active aileron servo-controls, which could result in failure of the active aileron servo-controls and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 14, 2000: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 00-14955, comments due Jul 14, 2000 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/06/14/00-14955/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)

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