AD 2010-10-08

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

AD Number
2010-10-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0129
FR Citation
75 FR 27414

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Loss of AC BUS 1 leading to loss of AC ESS BUS and DC ESS BUS, affecting multiple flight deck Display Units, which could contribute to loss of situational awareness and control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the electrical network configuration management logic by adding an automatic switching of AC and DC ESS BUS power supply. Depending on configuration, add a new circuit breaker, relay, and diode to the AC/DC ESS BUS circuit.

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Compliance Time

Within 48 months of the effective date (June 21, 2010)

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, -122; A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133; A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, -233; A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232 airplanes, all serial numbers, except those with modification 37317 in production.

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