| AD Number | 85-02-02 | Status | Active |
| Effective Date | March 01, 1985 | Issue Date | Not specified |
| Docket Number | Unknown | Amendment | 39-4986 |
| Product Type | ["Aircraft"] | Product Subtype | ["Large Airplane"] |
| CFR Part | --- - Part 39 | CFR Section | N/A |
| Citation | This information is not available. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Airbus |
| Model(s) | A300 B2-1A A300 B2-1C A300 B2-203 A300 B2K-3C A300 B4-103 A300 B4-203 A300 B4-2C |
85-02-02 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-4986. Applies to Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. To detect failure of the ram air turbine, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:
A. Prior to the later of the following:
1. 3,400 hours total time in service;
2. 24 months since installed, either new or overhauled; or
3. 120 days after the effective date of this AD; perform a functional test of the ram air turbine in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Dowty Rotol Service Bulletins 29-101 dated January 4, 1979, and 29-72 dated April 12, 1976. Repeat the functional test at intervals not to exceed 600 hours time in service or 6 months, whichever occurs first.
B. If, as a result of the functional test of paragraph A., above, it is found that the ram air turbine does not meet the specifications, the affected unit must be replaced with a serviceable unit before further flight.
C. Termination ofthe requirements of this AD is accomplished by incorporation of the following two Dowty Rotol modifications: RM 401, described in Service Bulletin 29-104 dated January 24, 1979, and RM 370, described in Service Bulletin 29-76 dated November 18, 1976.
D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.
This amendment becomes effective March 1, 1985.