AD Amdt-39-10796
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Industrie Model A320 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Pitch-up of the airplane due to activation of the spoilers during an automatic landing, which could result in tail strikes and structural damage.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to prohibit automatic landings in configuration 3 (CONF 3) and specify increased minimum runway visual range for unmodified airplanes. Replace existing spoiler elevator computers with improved parts. Insert new AFM pages correcting landing distances for automatic landings in CONF 3.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Industrie Model A320 series airplanes
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
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