# Proposed AD 2001-NM-187-AD: Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-18-02
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 29, 2003, 68 FR 31991
- Comments due: June 30, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-18-02)
- Docket: 2001-NM-187-AD
- FR document: 03-13389
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/34/ce/34ce1e4f92da0343071a07ff901ff428a75ae5959ffb7a0f3a1f193a11364bf3 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-05-29/pdf/03-13389.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/05/29/03-13389/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A39E284D5A1A4BA86256D350052B385.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-187-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require, among other actions, a detailed inspection of the rudder travel limitation unit for proper adjustment, measurement of the desynchronization of rudder servo- controls, installation of rigging placards for rudder servo-controls, and follow-on and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent desynchronization of the rudder servo-controls, which could result in high load factors on the rudder servo-controls, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the attachment fittings for the rudder servo-controls. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- May 29, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-13389, comments due Jun 30, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/05/29/03-13389/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-and-a340-series-airplanes)

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