AD 97-25-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A321-131 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Output of erroneous radio altimeter height information to the flightcrew and autopilot, due to inadequate antenna solder connections, which could result in reduced ability of the flightcrew to cope with adverse operating conditions.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) within 10 days after the effective date by incorporating Airbus TR 2.05.00/13 dated October 18, 1996. Replace Collins radio altimeter antennas with part number 622-8701-002, serial below 2014, and white paint on the inner side of the C-sink hole with new antennas having metallic C-sink inserts per Airbus AOT 34-03 within 6 months after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD for AFM revision; within 6 months after the effective date for antenna replacement.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes equipped with Collins radio altimeter antennas part number 622-8701-002 and serial number below 2014.
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