AD 92-27-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Potential damage to the fuselage and flight controls, and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane due to APU operation.
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Required Actions
Revise the AFM Limitations Section to prohibit APU operation except during emergencies, install a placard next to the APU start switch, install an external secondary turbine containment shield assembly per specified service bulletins, and replace the containment shield within 24 months of this AD's effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 72 hours (clock hours, not flight hours) after July 2, 1990 for AFM and placard requirements; within 30 days after July 2, 1990 for initial containment shield installation; and within 24 months after February 8, 1993 for replacement of the containment shield.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes equipped with Garrett APU GTCP36-300[A], Part No. 3800278-2, excluding serial numbers P-453, P-454, and R-477 and subsequent, and APUs modified per Garrett SB GTCP36-49-6525.
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