AD 2014-03-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2014-03-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0791
FR Citation
79 FR 9398

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A certain combination of a target/proximity sensor serial number installed on a flap interconnecting strut prevents detection of a 'target FAR' signal at the mechanical end stop of the interconnecting strut, leading to a latent failure of the flap down drive disconnection and potential asymmetric flap panel movement.

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Required Actions

Inspect the part number of the interconnecting struts installed on the wings, identify the part number and serial number of the associated target and proximity sensor if applicable, and replace or re-identify the flap interconnecting strut if applicable.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

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

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