AD 2020-06-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-06-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0210
FR Citation
85 FR 18428

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation of the THSA ball screw jack compromises the fail safe design of the THSA, which can result in uncontrolled movement of the horizontal stabilizer as a result of a single failure of the THSA, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace affected THSAs with serviceable THSAs, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0073.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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