AD 2006-12-22

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-12-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24431
FR Citation
71 FR 34817

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Three chord-wise cracks on the aft side of one carbon blade of a certain ram air turbine (RAT), which could result in reduced structural integrity of the carbon blade and consequent loss of the RAT as a source of hydraulic and electrical power in an emergency.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection for cracks and marks on the carbon blades of the RAT within 600 flight hours after the effective date. If any crack or mark is found outside specified limits, replace the RAT with a new or serviceable one before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 600 flight hours after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 airplanes equipped with a Sundstrand RAT, part number 762308, installed by Airbus modifications 27189 (A320), 25364 (A319/A321), or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-29-1075 (A319/A321).

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