AD 98-16-12
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
Blockage of fuel by the buildup of ice crystals could result in low fuel pressure and consequent shutdown of the engine during critical phases of flight.
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Required Actions
Replace the mesh strainers of each fuel pump with improved strainers within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1044, Revision 11, dated August 26, 1997. Acceptable compliance includes prior accomplishment of the replacement using Revision 09 or 10 of the same service bulletin before this AD's effective date.
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Compliance Time
within 24 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1044, Revision 10, dated November 5, 1996.
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