AD 98-16-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-16-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-148-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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