AD 2008-05-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Wear damage to the inboard flap trunnions after incorporation of the terminating modification could lead to loss of flap surface control, potentially resulting in the flap detaching from the airplane. A detached flap could cause damage to the tail of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the inboard flap trunnions for wear marks and the sliding panels for cracking at the long edges. Perform corrective actions if necessary. The inspection type has been changed from repetitive detailed inspections to a different method specified in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes, including those recently added to the type certificate data sheet.
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