AD 98-13-18

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-13-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-75-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-112 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-113 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-114 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-131 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A319-132 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A321-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A321-112 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A321-131 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A321-100 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Non-extension of one or more landing gears, consequent damage to the airplane structure, and possible injury to passengers and crewmembers.

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Required Actions

Adjust the landing gear unlocked-stop screw; replace shear pins in the reduction gear box and landing gear pulley assembly with new or serviceable pins; inspect the cut-out valve for discrepancies and replace if necessary followed by functional tests; perform an operational test of the gear uplock and door uplock mechanical control system and repair discrepancies before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 flight hours after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319 series airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 578 through 625 inclusive; and Model A321-100 series airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 385 through 620 inclusive.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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