AD 90-23-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of pitch electronic control and resultant reduced controllability due to trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) actuator control jamming.
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Required Actions
Within 7 days after the effective date, and every 7 days thereafter, test pitch control availability through both SEC 1 and SEC 2 per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1031, Rev 1. If electrical pitch control is unavailable through both channels, repair prior to further flight and retest. Repeat the test every 7 days post-repair.
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Compliance Time
Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 days
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Affected Aircraft
All Model A320 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Electrical Pitch Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-23-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-23-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-208-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes Subject: Electrical Pitch Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1990 Make: Airbus SAS 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| A320-214 | A320-231 | A320-232 | A320-233 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-23-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-208-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6793 AD NUMBER: 90-23-04 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: 90-23-04 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-6793. Docket No. 90-NM-208-AD. Applicability: All Model A320 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of pitch electronic control and resultant reduced controllability of the airplane in the event of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) actuator control jamming, accomplish the following: A. Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 days, perform a test to check the availability of pitch control through both the SEC 1 and SEC 2, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-27-1031, Revision 1, dated August 15, 1990. B. If electrical pitch control is not available through both SEC 1 and SEC 2, repair prior to further flight and test again, in accordance with Airbus Industries Service Bulletin A320- 27-1031, Revision 1, dated August 15, 1990. Following repair, repeat the test required by paragraph A. of this AD at intervals not to exceed 7 days. C. 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. D. 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6793, AD 90-23-04) becomes effective on November 19, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-23-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-23-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-208-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes Subject: Electrical Pitch Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/19/1990 Make: Airbus SAS 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: 90-23-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-208-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6793 AD NUMBER: 90-23-04 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: 90-23-04 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-6793. Docket No. 90-NM-208-AD. Applicability: All Model A320 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of pitch electronic control and resultant reduced controllability of the airplane in the event of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) actuator control jamming, accomplish the following: A. Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 days, perform a test to check the availability of pitch control through both the SEC 1 and SEC 2, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-27-1031, Revision 1, dated August 15, 1990. B. If electrical pitch control is not available through both SEC 1 and SEC 2, repair prior to further flight and test again, in accordance with Airbus Industries Service Bulletin A320- 27-1031, Revision 1, dated August 15, 1990. Following repair, repeat the test required by paragraph A. of this AD at intervals not to exceed 7 days. C. 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. D. 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Airbus Industrie, Airbus Support Division, Avenue Didier Daurat, 31700 Blagnac, France. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6793, AD 90-23-04) becomes effective on November 19, 1990. FOOTER:
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