AD 2014-25-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Jamming of the two AoA probes during climb is attributed to water freezing under the AoA vane slinger, leading to activation of the Alpha Prot while the Mach number increases, which results in an airplane pitch down per design.
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Required Actions
Revise the airplane flight manual to advise the flightcrew of emergency procedures for abnormal Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot).
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, including specific variants listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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