AD 2016-25-24
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A319 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of battery retaining rods due to quality defects during parts manufacturing. This could lead to battery displacement or roll, potentially disengaging the remaining rod and causing the battery to detach from its housing, damaging relays, connectors, contactor boxes, air ducts, and surrounding structure.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive general visual inspections (GVI) of the four battery retaining rods (two per battery). Replace any broken battery retaining rods using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes with specific serial numbers as listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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