# Proposed AD 95-NM-137-AD: Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 96-08-07
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 11, 1995, 60 FR 52872
- Comments due: November 20, 1995
- Became: [AD 96-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-08-07)
- Docket: 95-NM-137-AD
- FR document: 95-25161
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9a/41/9a417a95d326fd2d209a297e8b2efbd6a5eea43b84b77a477b5767748479e884 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1995-10-11/pdf/95-25161.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/10/11/95-25161/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-and-a300-600-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/95-NM-137-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes, that currently requires a revision to the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) that warns the flight crew about certain consequences associated with overriding the autopilot while it is in the COMMAND mode or in the pitch axis. That AD also requires modification of certain flight control computers (FCC). This action would require replacement of the currently required revision to the AFM with a newly worded revision that explains the effect the modification of the FCC's has on the operation and performance of the autopilot and that clarifies the limitation for unmodified airplanes. This proposal is prompted by the results of an FAA review of the requirements of the existing AD. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent an out-of-trim condition between the trimmable horizontal stabilizer and the elevator, which could severely reduce controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 11, 1995: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 95-25161, comments due Nov 20, 1995 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/10/11/95-25161/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-and-a300-600-series-airplanes)

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