AD 2019-16-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2019-16-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0607
FR Citation
84 FR 43039

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Analysis and laboratory testing of the behavior of the flight control laws of the A320neo identified a reduced efficiency of the angle of attack protection when the aeroplane is set in certain flight configurations and in combination with specific manoeuvres commanded by the flight crew, which could lead to excessive pitch attitude, possibly resulting in increased flight crew workload.

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Required Actions

Revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate operational limitations and updated procedures related to center of gravity, as specified in EASA AD 2019-0189.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and A320-271N airplanes.

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