# Proposed AD FAA-2016-3993: Airbus Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-15-01
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 7, 2016, 81 FR 11690
- Comments due: April 21, 2016
- Became: [AD 2016-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-15-01)
- Docket: FAA-2016-3993 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2016-3993, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2015-NM-065-AD
- FR document: 2016-04562
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/dc/e5/dce54bbda40b0fa8826400d8c51240dc6f6322bcfd8db9e77ccc732b389ee433 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2016-03-07/pdf/2016-04562.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/07/2016-04562/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/22F77E78F1A632CC86257F6F0050C8F8.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2016-3993

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of partial loss of no-back brake (NBB) efficiency on the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA). This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine THSA part number, serial numbers, and flight cycles on certain THSAs; and repetitive replacement for certain THSAs. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of THSA NBB efficiency, which in conjunction with the power gear not able to keep the ball screw in its last commanded position, could lead to an uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer, possibly resulting in loss of control of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 7, 2016: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2016-04562, comments due Apr 21, 2016 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/07/2016-04562/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)

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