AD 2009-09-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320 and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2009-09-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0360
FR Citation
74 FR 18118

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320 and A321 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320 and A321 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A bearing of the flap track No. 1 pendulum assembly has migrated out of position, potentially leading to separation of the bearing/flap track assembly and detachment of the affected flap surface from the wing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Inspect the affected flap track No. 1 pendulum assembly for bearing migration. If migration is found, replace the affected flap track pendulum assembly. If no migration is found, inspect for correct swaging of the spherical bearing. If incorrectly swaged, contact Airbus for repair instructions and perform the repair.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, including specific variants listed in the AD, except those identified in exclusions (c)(1) through (c)(4).

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