AD 2020-20-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-20-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0343
FR Citation
85 FR 63434

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Degraded insulation resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV) of each affected electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA), due to incorrect sealing application, which could lead to the DDSOV being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

A check of the insulation resistance of the DDSOV of each affected EHA and applicable corrective actions, and modification or replacement of certain EHAs, as specified in two EASA ADs, which are incorporated by reference.

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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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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