AD 2016-12-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-12-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-6900
FR Citation
81 FR 38577

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Accumulation of ice crystals during inclement weather can cause airspeed indication discrepancies, which may lead to reduced controllability of the airplane depending on altitude.

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Required Actions

Replace certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides with specified new pitot probes.

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Compliance Time

By November 12, 2016.

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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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