AD 2020-26-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
ELT lithium batteries lack protection against current injection, which could induce a local battery fire, even after a significant delay, and could result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
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Required Actions
Modification of the airplane circuit connecting the ELT battery by installing a diode, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0108.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A300 F4-605R airplanes and Model A310-324 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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