AD 2003-25-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes Equipped With Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) L80 Standard

AD Number
2003-25-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-57-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 70431

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319 and A320 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes Equipped With Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) L80 Standard

Unsafe Condition

Activation of the high angle-of-attack protection during final approach for landing, which could result in loss of the ability to flare properly during landings.

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Required Actions

Replace both Elevator and Aileron Computers (ELACs) having L80 standards with new ELACs having L81 standards, as per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1135. This action ends the requirement to revise the AFM as specified in paragraph (a).

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Compliance Time

Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes equipped with Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) L80 Standard having part numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1135, dated June 29, 2001.

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