AD 2002-18-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-18-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-256-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 56748

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320 and A321 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Water ingress into the elevator could lead to debonding of the elevator skins and degradation of the initial protection, resulting in reduced structural integrity.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator sandwich structure for trapped water. Reprotect the elevator as necessary. Take corrective actions if required.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.

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