AD 2004-15-14

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133; A320-231, -232, and -233; and A321-131 and -231 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-15-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18681
FR Citation
69 FR 45243

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319-131 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133; A320-231, -232, and -233; and A321-131 and -231 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fretting and consequent arcing of the electrical harness of the integrated drive generator (IDG) at the pin-to-socket connector at the firewall, leading to intermittent interruption of electrical power supply.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) to advise flightcrew of procedures associated with intermittent interruption of electrical power. Inspect for signs of arcing and perform necessary corrective actions. Optional terminating action includes replacing IDG harnesses with Cannon connectors on the nacelle side with harnesses having Souriau connectors.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Within 12 months of effective date

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133; A320-231, -232, and -233; and A321-131 and -231 series airplanes equipped with IAE V2500 engines and having Cannon connectors on the nacelle side of the firewall and Souriau connectors on the pylon side of the firewall.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.