AD 99-02-10
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
Leakage from hydraulic pipe fittings in the trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) could result in failure of the THS and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect flexible hoses of elevator return lines on the THS to detect incorrect clamps or missing clamps/bonding leads per Airbus All Operator Telex 29-10, Rev 02. Replace incorrect clamps and install missing bonding leads prior to further flight. Modify THS per specified service bulletins within 3,500 flight hours after AD effective date or prior AD's effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD for the inspection; within 3,500 flight hours after September 21, 1995 (effective date of AD 95-17-12) or within 3,500 flight hours after this AD's effective date for modifications.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes with specified serial numbers (002-008, 010-014, 016-078, 080-104, 016-363, 365-384, 386-411, 413-433, 435-457, 459-467, 469-472) except those with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-29-1058, Rev 1 accomplished.
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