AD 2017-13-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 and A319 | 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, leading to in-flight detachment of the vertical tail plane and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the part numbers of the flight warning computer (FWC) and flight augmentation computer (FAC), and replace them if necessary. Modify the pin programming of the FWC to activate the stop rudder input warning (SRIW) logic. Accomplish additional modification instructions to install the minimum FWC and FAC configuration compatible with SRIW activation, as required for certain airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of August 3, 2017.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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