AD 98-19-23

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-19-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-26-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-211 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-212 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-214 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-231 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-232 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-233 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The possible loss of data recorded on the DFDR as a result of vibrations and/or accelerations during flight.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing DFDR vibration mounting rack with a new rack having improved damping, install a new bracket for re-routing the cable harness in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-31-1088, Revision 2, and ensure that DFDR racks with part numbers 404-050L1DPX2-1 or V2E2433L07F are not installed.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD (October 22, 1998).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320 series airplanes equipped with a LORAL DFDR (part numbers 17M800-251/-261) where Airbus Modification 24959 (Service Bulletin A320-31-1088, Revision 1) has not been accomplished.

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