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Regulation & law · 28/12/2006Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 and A340-200/300 Airplanes

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus Model A330 and A340-200 and -300 series airplanes to inspect and replace spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) due to potential fatigue cracking, which could lead to hydraulic leakage and loss of control. The directive aims to prevent such failures and ensure the safety of these aircraft.

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