AD 2025-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
damage of the FR 24A vertical members assembly in the forward cargo compartment, which could lead to affected parts hitting the 80VU rack and subsequent loss of several 80VU computers, with multiple system failures or partial disconnection of systems, which could result in reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
a check for certain repairs, and as applicable, repetitive detailed visual inspections of the vertical member's upper part and the upper fittings at FR 24A in the forward cargo compartment and corrective actions, including repairing damage, installing new or retained vertical members and new guiding nuts, and replacing damaged upper fittings with new fittings.
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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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