AD 2010-18-07

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

AD Number
2010-18-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0804
FR Citation
75 FR 52246

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

Structural failure of the elevators and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Identify the elevators installed on the airplane to determine if they have been inspected within the applicable required time frame as per ALI task 552007. If not inspected, perform a special detailed inspection (thermographic) of affected elevators for damage, including cracking, and repair any damage or cracking found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series airplanes with elevators pre-modification 35515.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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