AD 2018-17-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2018-17-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0709
FR Citation
83 FR 40438

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Occurrences were reported of EHA units that were returned to the manufacturer (MOOG Aircraft Group) with degraded insulation resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV), due to moisture ingress, caused by incorrect sealing application.

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Required Actions

A one-time insulation check of each affected EHA, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s), including replacing or reidentifying affected EHAs.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.

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