# Proposed AD 2002-NM-179-AD: Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-18-08
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 18, 2003, 68 FR 36504
- Comments due: July 18, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-18-08)
- Docket: 2002-NM-179-AD
- FR document: 03-15335
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/96/68/9668349c062468d374b70547ba66f754e17f5001aecc6c5d5f714b7378c42651 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-06-18/pdf/03-15335.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/18/03-15335/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BEF551C78EF3950586256D49004DDE8E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-179-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This proposal would require electrical conductivity testing to verify the correct heat treatment of the two half fittings holding the ejection jack for the ram air turbine (RAT). This action is necessary to prevent decreased structural integrity of the two half fittings and loss of the RAT during extension, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane in the event of a dual engine failure, or in the event of loss of two or all hydraulic systems. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-15335, comments due Jul 18, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/18/03-15335/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-series-airplanes)

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