AD 2015-23-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
In specific flight conditions, the allowable load limits on the vertical tail plane could be reached and possibly exceeded, potentially resulting in detachment of the vertical tail plane.
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Required Actions
Modify the pin programming of the flight warning computer (FWC) to activate the stop rudder input warning (SRIW) logic. Inspect to determine the part numbers of the FWC and flight augmentation computer (FAC), and replace the FWC and FAC if necessary.
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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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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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