AD 2018-02-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-02-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0024
FR Citation
83 FR 5182

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

When two angle of attack (AoA) sensors are adversely affected by icing conditions at the same time, data displayed on the Back-up Speed Scale (BUSS) could be erroneous, leading to an increased flight crew workload that could ultimately result in reduced control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide guidance to the flight crew for emergency procedures when erroneous airspeed indications are displayed on the BUSS.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232 airplanes.

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