AD 98-01-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear (MLG) to retract properly as a result of failure of a capacitor in the MLG circuitry and subsequent electrical power interruption.
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Required Actions
Replace capacitor 57GA installed in electronic rack 90VU with a new electrolytic capacitor having a tantalum casing within 8 months after the effective date of this AD. Operators must comply with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1139, Revision 1, dated December 30, 1994. Additionally, no person shall install a capacitor having part number 57GA without a tantalum casing in the MLG circuitry.
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Compliance Time
Within 8 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 21574 (Service Bulletin A320-32-1139, Revision 1, dated December 30, 1994) or 21999 has not been installed, certificated in any category.
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