AD 2021-02-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A lack of protection against certain currents that could lead to thermal runaway and a battery fire.
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Required Actions
Modifying a certain ELT by installing a diode in the airplane circuit connecting the ELT battery, as specified in an EASA AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months of the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A319-151N, and A319-153N airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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