# Proposed AD 2001-NM-314-AD: Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-16-15
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 29, 2003, 68 FR 31996
- Comments due: June 30, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-15)
- Docket: 2001-NM-314-AD
- FR document: 03-13387
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/df/d5/dfd543e2acc7e257d1406e9fcdee06b4637a84a293014975441e8424ef71f7c0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-05-29/pdf/03-13387.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/05/29/03-13387/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-and-f4-600r-collectively-called-a300-600
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/51C966B1D3D2D51486256D350052B3B8.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-314-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes, and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of Honeywell inertial reference units (IRU) with new or modified Honeywell IRUs. For certain airplanes, this proposal also would require replacement of Litton IRUs, mode selector units (MSU), and inertial sensor display unit (ISDU) with new Honeywell IRUs, MSUs, and a new ISDU. This action is necessary to prevent loss of positioning data and a display of incorrect attitude data, which could compromise the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane. 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 03-13387, comments due Jun 30, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/05/29/03-13387/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a300-b4-600-b4-600r-and-f4-600r-collectively-called-a300-600)

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