AD 2020-06-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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