AD 2015-15-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2015-15-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0826
FR Citation
80 FR 45851

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the in-flight entertainment system radome assembly, which could result in the radome (or pieces) separating from the airplane and striking the tail, consequently reducing the controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed inspections for cracks in the radome assembly. Replace the radome if cracks are found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes modified by a particular supplemental type certificate (STC).

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