AD 2000-05-21
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Position and altitude errors due to bad oscillator warm-up characteristics of the Global Positioning System Signal Unit (GPSSU), which could result in navigational errors that may exceed 0.5 nautical mile.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) within 10 days after the effective date to include specific procedures for GPS operation and dispatch. Modify the GPSSU of the satellite navigational system within 2 months after the effective date, in accordance with applicable Airbus Service Bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 days for AFM revision, and within 2 months for GPSSU modification.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A319, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with a LITTON GPSSU having Part Number 465205-0302-0302 or 465205-0302-0303, and not previously modified as specified in the AD.
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