# Proposed AD FAA-2016-3983: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-14-01
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 1, 2016, 81 FR 10545
- Comments due: April 15, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-14-01)
- Docket: FAA-2016-3983 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-3983, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-009-AD
- FR document: 2016-04288
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d2/51/d25128c66f645dce75cf5a694c37df96f1dddbcd7f4f1ab4810fffe52480ba91 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-03-01/pdf/2016-04288.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/01/2016-04288/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1FB3CDC300FF4D0F86257F69005905B3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-3983

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330- 200 and A330-300 series airplanes; Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes; Model A340-500 series airplanes; and Model A340-600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during an operational test of a ram air turbine (RAT), the RAT did not deploy in automatic mode. This proposed AD would require identification of the manufacturer, part number, and serial number of the RAT, and re- identifying and modifying the RAT if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent non-deployment of the RAT, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, or during a total loss of normal electrical power generation, could result in reduced control of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 1, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-04288, comments due Apr 15, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/01/2016-04288/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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