FAA Issues Airworthiness Rules for Airbus Radio Fixes
Published Date: 4/30/2025
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Summary
The FAA is making new rules for certain Airbus A330 airplanes because their radio systems sometimes stop syncing properly. Pilots will need to update their flight manuals and equipment lists to fix this issue and keep flying safely. These changes must happen soon to avoid any safety risks, but they won’t break the bank.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
AFM Update Required for A330 Radios
If you operate or fly on certain Airbus A330-243, -243F, -841, and -941 airplanes, the FAA now requires updating the airplane flight manual (AFM) with instructions to address dual loss of radio management panel (RMP) data synchronization. The FAA says this change must be implemented soon to address the unsafe condition.
MEL Relief Removed for RMP 3
For the same Airbus A330-243, -243F, -841, and -941 airplanes, the FAA requires changing the minimum equipment list (MEL) by removing relief that allowed an inoperative RMP 3. Operators can no longer rely on MEL relief for a failed RMP 3 and must follow the AD-required procedures.
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