# Proposed AD FAA-2015-0076: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2015-26-02
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 23, 2015, 80 FR 3513
- Comments due: March 9, 2015
- Became: [AD 2015-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-26-02)
- Docket: FAA-2015-0076 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-0076, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2013-NM-246-AD
- FR document: 2015-00961
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ea/0b/ea0b12b43eeaab39be49a29255ea7b9c7f04174bb4a778c06163a22711c5c845 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-01-23/pdf/2015-00961.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/23/2015-00961/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C7139F9D319E8F5D86257DD6004DD2E1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-0076

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that, during a production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. For certain airplanes, this proposed AD would require identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, this proposed AD would require re-identification or replacement of the RAT module. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in the loss of control of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 23, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-00961, comments due Mar 9, 2015 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/01/23/2015-00961/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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