AD 90-21-14

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
90-21-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-94-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-111 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-211 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-212 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-214 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-231 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-232 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-233 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) to deploy on command due to a malfunction of the extension jack.

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Required Actions

Remove ejection jack, Part Number 114160003, and replace it with a new or modified ejection jack, Part Number 114160004 or 114160005, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-29-1030.

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Compliance Time

within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Model A320 series airplanes, which have not incorporated Modification 21892, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Ejection Jack

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AD Number:
90-21-14
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-94-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Ejection Jack
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/19/1990
Make:
Airbus
Model:
A320-111 | A320-211 | A320-212 | A320-214 | A320-231 | A320-232 | A320-233
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-21-14
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-94-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6771

AD NUMBER:   90-21-14

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 19, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-21-14 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-6771. Docket No. 90-NM-94-AD.

Applicability: Model A320 series airplanes, which have not incorporated Modification 21892, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) to deploy on command due to a malfunction of the extension jack, accomplish the following:

A. Remove ejection jack, Part Number (P/N) 114160003, and replace it with a new or modified ejection jack, P/N 114160004 or 114160005, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-29-1030, dated February 15, 1990.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington.

This amendment (39-6771, AD 90-21-14) becomes effective on November 19, 1990.

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AD Number:
90-21-14
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-94-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Ejection Jack
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/19/1990
Make:
Airbus
Model:
A320-111 | A320-211 | A320-212 | A320-214 | A320-231 | A320-232 | A320-233
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-21-14
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-94-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6771

AD NUMBER:   90-21-14

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 19, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-21-14 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-6771. Docket No. 90-NM-94-AD.

Applicability: Model A320 series airplanes, which have not incorporated Modification 21892, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent failure of the ram air turbine (RAT) to deploy on command due to a malfunction of the extension jack, accomplish the following:

A. Remove ejection jack, Part Number (P/N) 114160003, and replace it with a new or modified ejection jack, P/N 114160004 or 114160005, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-29-1030, dated February 15, 1990.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington.

This amendment (39-6771, AD 90-21-14) becomes effective on November 19, 1990.

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