AD 2010-23-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Surface defects were visually detected on the rudder of one A319 and one A321 in-service aeroplane. Investigation confirmed that the defects were a result of de-bonding between the skin and honeycomb core. An extended de-bonding, if not detected and corrected, may degrade the structural integrity of the rudder.
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Required Actions
Inspect specific areas of the rudder for de-bonding using vacuum loss inspections and elasticity laminate checks. When necessary, contact Airbus for further instructions and perform the repair.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes, if equipped with carbon fiber reinforced plastic rudders having part numbers and serial numbers as listed in Table 1 of the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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