# Proposed AD 2001-NM-216-AD: Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-08-09
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 30, 2003, 68 FR 61768
- Comments due: December 1, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-09)
- Docket: 2001-NM-216-AD
- FR document: 03-27323
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6d/e1/6de183657b8791c15fae83d75b81578798b7e3ae301e1dbd1905f35bca0fd4ad (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-10-30/pdf/03-27323.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/30/03-27323/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-and-b4-series-airplanes-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-and
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C856A1B7568133CF86256DCF00567FD4.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-216-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes; and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposal would require various modifications and repetitive inspections of the throttle control system, and follow-on actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent hard points in the throttle control system that could lead to jamming of the throttle control cable. Such jamming could result in an asymmetric thrust condition and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 30, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-27323, comments due Dec 1, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/30/03-27323/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b2-and-b4-series-airplanes-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-and)

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