AD 2018-23-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2018-23-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0297
FR Citation
83 FR 56704

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

water ingestion in the BDDV, freezing of the BDDV in flight, and consequent loss of braking system function after landing, could possibly result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.

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Required Actions

identifying the BDDV part number installed on the airplane, and modifying or replacing BDDVs having certain part numbers, inspecting the BDDV for damage, and installing a draining tube with a cap.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model 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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