EASA AD No : 2010-0187 

EASA Form 110 Page 1/2 

EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2010-0187 

Date: 21 September 2010 

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with 

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States 

and of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 

66 of that Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, 

the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person 

may operate an aircraft to which an Airworthiness Directive applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that 

Airworthiness Directive unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the 

Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption]. 

Type Approval Holder’s Name : 

AIRBUS 

Type/Model designation(s) : 

A330 aeroplanes 

TCDS Number : EASA.A.004 

Foreign AD : Not applicable 

Supersedure : This AD supersedes DGAC France AD F-1997-118-047R2 dated 

30 September 2000 

ATA 78 Exhaust – Thrust Reverser Opening Mechanism – Inspection 

Manufacturer(s): Airbus (formerly Airbus Industrie) 

Applicability: Airbus A330 aeroplanes, models -243, -243F, -341, -342 and -343 all 

manufacturer serial numbers. 

Reason: During flight tests, unexpected fatigue high loads were measured on the 

hinges integrated on the 12 o’clock beam which form the upper extreme 

edge of the thrust reverser unit C duct. 

This situation, if not corrected, could lead to the separation of the thrust 

reverser from the aeroplane and therefore to damage of the aeroplane 

and hazards to persons or property on the ground. 

DGAC AD F-1997-118-047 was issued to prevent structural damage of 

the thrust reversers. 

This AD, which supersedes DGAC AD F-1997-118-047R2 retaining its 

requirements, is issued to extend the applicability to the newly certified 

model A330-243F. 

Effective Date: 05 October 2010 

Required action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless already accomplished: 

Before the accumulation of 1 200 total Flight Cycles (FC) after the 

aeroplane first flight and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 1 200 FC 

from the last inspection, for aeroplanes having embodied neither Airbus 

modification 46879 nor Airbus modification 47358 in production, 
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Before the accumulation of 2 000 total FC after the aeroplane first flight 

and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 2 000 FC from the last 

inspection, for aeroplanes having embodied either Airbus modification 

46879 or Airbus modification 47358 in production, 

as applicable to the aeroplane configuration, 

perform a visual inspection of the hinge assemblies and along the beam 

structure of the right and left engine thrust reversers and do the applicable 

corrective actions, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service 

Bulletin A330-78-3006 from Revision 04 up to Revision 09. After the 

effective date of this AD Revision 09 may be used. 

Ref. Publications: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3006, from Revision 04 dated 26 July 

2000 up to Revision 09 dated 21 October 2009. 

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD. 

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. The required actions and the risk allowance have granted the 

issuance of a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing the 

public consultation process after publication. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Airworthiness 

Directives, Safety Management & Research Section, Certification 

Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu. 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements 

in this AD, please contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – EAL; 

E-mail: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com.