AD 90-23-04

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Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
90-23-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-208-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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