AD 91-02-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-02-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-66-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-111 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-211 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-231 Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the landing gear to retract following takeoff due to a defect in relay 48GA's energization system.

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Required Actions

Install wiring and electronic components in relay 48GA's energization system per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1035 Rev 2 or A320-32-1048 Rev 1. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA's Standardization Branch. Special flight permits under FAR 21.197/21.199 may be issued for AD compliance operations.

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Compliance Time

within 45 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Model A320-111, -211, and -231 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Relay 48GA's Energization System

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AD Number:
91-02-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-66-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Relay 48GA's Energization System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/25/1991
Make:
Airbus
Model:
A320-111 | A320-211 | A320-231
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 91-02-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-66-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6860

AD NUMBER:   91-02-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 25, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-02-11 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-6860. Docket No. 90-NM-66-AD.

Applicability: All Model A320-111, -211, and -231 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent failure of the landing gear to retract following takeoff, accomplish the following:

A. Install wiring and electronic components in relay 48GA's energization system, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-32-1035, Revision 2, dated December 18, 1989; or Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-32-1048, Revision 1, dated July 10, 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 (39-6860, AD 91-02-11) becomes effective on February 25, 1991.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
90-NM-66-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Relay 48GA's Energization System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/25/1991
Make:
Airbus
Model:
A320-111 | A320-211 | A320-231
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: 91-02-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-66-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6860

AD NUMBER:   91-02-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 25, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-02-11 AIRBUS INDUSTRIE: Amendment 39-6860. Docket No. 90-NM-66-AD.

Applicability: All Model A320-111, -211, and -231 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent failure of the landing gear to retract following takeoff, accomplish the following:

A. Install wiring and electronic components in relay 48GA's energization system, in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-32-1035, Revision 2, dated December 18, 1989; or Airbus Industrie Service Bulletin A320-32-1048, Revision 1, dated July 10, 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 (39-6860, AD 91-02-11) becomes effective on February 25, 1991.

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