AD 2000-05-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-05-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-NM-353-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: March 08, 2000 (Volume 65, Number ??)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-112 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-113 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-114 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-131 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-132 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A321-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A321-112 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A321-131 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A321-211 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) to deploy in an emergency situation, and consequent loss of electrical and hydraulic systems.

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Required Actions

Replace the RAT actuator with an improved actuator and modify the wiring of the RAT actuator in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-29-1088.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD (April 12, 2000).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319 and A321 series airplanes, except those with Airbus Modification 27015 or Service Bulletin A320-29-1088 already accomplished.

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