AD 2013-05-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Debonding between the skin and honeycomb core of the rudder, leading to surface defects and potential degradation of the structural integrity of the rudder.
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Required Actions
Inspect specific areas of the rudder using local ultrasonic inspection for reinforced areas and local thermography inspection for non-reinforced areas. Perform additional work on rudders where thermography inspections were previously conducted in reinforced areas. Inspect and repair rudders where additional inspection areas are defined. Replace certain rudders with new ones. Permanently restore vacuum loss holes.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes with certain rudders, including part numbers D554 71000 020 00 (S/N TS-1494) and D554 71002 000 00 0002 (S/N TS-2212).
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