EASA AD 2020-0077: Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation | RegNotify

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Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation

Published: Mar 31, 2020
Effective: Apr 14, 2020

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What to do

Operators and maintenance personnel must install and activate the stop rudder input warning device on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft as outlined in the document. They should follow the specified procedures to ensure proper functionality. No explicit compliance deadline is provided in the document.

Summary

Flight Controls — Stop Rudder Input Warning Device — Installation / Activation is an AIRBUS S.A.S. document applicable to the Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft types. It addresses the installation and activation of a warning device designed to stop rudder input under certain conditions. This document provides guidance to ensure proper implementation of this safety feature on the specified aircraft models.

What changed

This document introduces the requirement to install and activate a stop rudder input warning device on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft. It specifies the procedures and conditions under which the device must be operational. This is a new installation and activation guideline rather than an amendment to previous regulations.

Why it matters

The installation of the stop rudder input warning device enhances flight safety by preventing inappropriate rudder inputs that could compromise aircraft control. For operators and maintenance organizations, compliance ensures adherence to manufacturer safety standards and regulatory expectations. This also aids compliance teams in maintaining up-to-date safety equipment on affected aircraft.

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