# Proposed AD 2002-NM-09-AD: Airbus Model A330 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comment period closed
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 18, 2003, 68 FR 54694
- Comments due: October 20, 2003
- Docket: 2002-NM-09-AD
- FR document: 03-23831
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/12/09/12097488a8bb0ff0d3b13adef79a7fb3a985d0f589841bae252d569aa476850e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-09-18/pdf/03-23831.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/18/03-23831/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7D76236A6AED27386256DA50059B76F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-09-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A330 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the elevator servo-controls with new servo-controls when the existing parts have reached their operational life limit. This action is necessary to prevent hydraulic leakage and internal damage of the elevator servo-controls due to cracks in the end caps and along the barrel. These conditions could result in a reduction in the elevator's protection against vibration or loss of the hydraulic circuit, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-23831, comments due Oct 20, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/18/03-23831/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a330-series-airplanes)

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