AD 2013-25-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the lower lateral fittings of the 80VU rack, including elongated holes, migrated bushes, and missing bolts, as well as cracking in the lower central support fitting, could lead to failure of the rack structure and/or computers or rupture/disconnection of the cable harnesses to one or more computers located in the 80VU rack.
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Required Actions
Inspect the 80VU rack lower lateral fittings for damage, inspect the 80VU rack lower central support for cracking, inspect the upper fittings and shelves of the 80VU rack, and take corrective action if necessary. Replace a cracked lateral fitting or central support with a reinforced lower central support as an optional terminating action.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318 series airplanes, Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320 series airplanes, and Model A321 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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