# Proposed AD FAA-2006-25966: Airbus Model A310 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2007-02-22
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 3, 2006, 71 FR 58320
- Comments due: November 2, 2006
- Became: [AD 2007-02-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-02-22)
- Docket: FAA-2006-25966 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2006-25966, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-149-AD
- FR document: E6-16204
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/46/52/4652ecad70a0c87f8d9c8aea5745aea0019b7867b345881d25814df3d91ef123 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-10-03/pdf/E6-16204.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/10/03/E6-16204/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BAB32816E96FBC52862571FC0051FCF2.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2006-25966

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310 airplanes. This proposed AD would require doing repetitive inspections for any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed wiper rings in the splined couplings of the flap transmissions shafts; inspections for any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed rubber gaiters and straps on the sliding bearing/ plunging joints of the flap transmission; and corrective action if necessary. This proposed AD results from reviews in which the manufacturer determined that the splined couplings and sliding bearings of the flap transmission system could be affected by corrosion and wear. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damaged, missing, or incorrectly installed components of the flap transmission system, which could result in reduced functional integrity of the flap transmission system and consequent reduced control of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 3, 2006: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E6-16204, comments due Nov 2, 2006 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/10/03/E6-16204/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a310-airplanes)

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.