AD 2007-13-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fire in the auxiliary power unit (APU) air intake due to reverse flow and flame propagation following numerous unsuccessful APU start attempts in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect the APU starter motor, APU inlet plenum, and APU air intake; clean the APU air intake; and take applicable corrective actions as specified in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 2,400 flight hours or 600 flight hours, depending on the repetitive task.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes, excluding those equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand APIC APS 3200 APUs with Airbus Modification 35803 or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-49-1070, and those equipped with Honeywell 131-9A APUs with Airbus Modification 35936 or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-49-1075.
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