AD 2013-25-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-25-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0208
FR Citation
79 FR 532

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Maintenance activities, such as repairs or the accumulation of paint layers, may cause the weight of an elevator to exceed the certified limits, which could result in reduced control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Check the weight of both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) elevators. If the weight exceeds the certified limits, remove paint from the elevator surface and repaint, or replace the elevator with a serviceable one. Repair the elevator as necessary. Re-identify the elevators after corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight with an elevator that exceeds the weight limits established in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-55-1034, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated August 19, 2011.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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