AD 2001-20-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-20-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-287-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 51860

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319 and A320 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Goodrich carbon brakes may not meet performance specifications due to contamination of brake wear surfaces by oxidation inhibitor, which can absorb water and reduce braking performance, potentially causing the airplane to depart the end of the runway during landing or a rejected takeoff.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include performance corrections necessary to ensure adequate runway lengths for certain takeoff and landing conditions. This revision must be completed within 10 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes equipped with Goodrich carbon brakes having part numbers 2-1526-4, 2-1526-5, 2-1572, 2-1600-1, or 2-1600-2, installed in production or service as specified in Airbus Modification numbers or Service Bulletins listed in the AD.

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