AD 2016-17-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319 and A320 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent activation of the Angle of Attack (AOA) protections could result in a continuous nose-down pitch rate that could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace existing Elevator Aileron Computers (ELACs) with new ELACs having L97+ standards or revise the software in existing ELACs to L97+ standards.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.
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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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