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AD/A320/158 - Flight Controls - Spoiler Actuators

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This AD requires operators of Airbus A318–A321 aeroplanes fitted with specific GOODRICH spoiler actuators (PN 31077-050, -060, -070, -110, -112) to identify actuator part numbers at named spoiler positions and, where those PNs are fitted, carry out corrective actions per Airbus Service Bulletins approved by the French DGAC. CASA issues the directive; aircraft operators must inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace actuators by the deadlines, bearing the cost and following the SB instructions for compliance (Requirement; Compliance).

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

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Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A320/158 Flight Controls - Spoiler Ac

AD/A320/158 Flight Controls - Spoiler Actuators 10/2004

Applicability: AIRBUS A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft, fitted with GOODRICH spoiler actuators part number (PN) 31077-050, -060, -070, -110 or -112.

Requirement: 1. Identify the spoiler actuator PN for:

\- position No 2, 3, 4, 5 for A318 and A319,

\- position No 2 for A320,

\- position No 2, 3 and 4 for A321;

and if necessary, apply the corrective actions in accordance with the instructions of the AIRBUS Service Bulletin (SB) A320-27-1158 or later revisions approved by the French DGAC.

2. Identify the spoiler actuator PN for:

\- position No 1 for A318 and A319,

\- position No 1 and 3 for A320 not incorporating AIRBUS modification 26335 and on which SB A320-27-1115 has not been accomplished,

\- position No 1, 3, 4 and 5 for A320 incorporating AIRBUS modification 26335 or on which SB A320-27-1115 is accomplished,

\- position No 1 and 5 for A321;

and if necessary, apply the corrective actions in accordance with the instructions of SB A320-27-1159 or later revisions approved by the French DGAC.

Note: DGAC AD F-2004-122 refers.

Compliance: For Requirement 1: Unless already accomplished, before July 31, 2005.

For Requirement 2. Unless already accomplished, before January 31, 2007. This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 September 2004.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A320/158 Flight Controls - Spoiler Ac AD/A320/158 Flight Controls - Spoiler Actuators 10/2004

AD/A320/158 Flight Controls - Spoiler Actuators 10/2004

Applicability: AIRBUS A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft, fitted with GOODRICH spoiler actuators part number (PN) 31077-050, -060, -070, -110 or -112.

Requirement: 1. Identify the spoiler actuator PN for:

\- position No 2, 3, 4, 5 for A318 and A319,

\- position No 2 for A320,

\- position No 2, 3 and 4 for A321;

and if necessary, apply the corrective actions in accordance with the instructions of the AIRBUS Service Bulletin (SB) A320-27-1158 or later revisions approved by the French DGAC.

2. Identify the spoiler actuator PN for:

\- position No 1 for A318 and A319,

\- position No 1 and 3 for A320 not incorporating AIRBUS modification 26335 and on which SB A320-27-1115 has not been accomplished,

\- position No 1, 3, 4 and 5 for A320 incorporating AIRBUS modification 26335 or on which SB A320-27-1115 is accomplished,

\- position No 1 and 5 for A321;

and if necessary, apply the corrective actions in accordance with the instructions of SB A320-27-1159 or later revisions approved by the French DGAC.

Note: DGAC AD F-2004-122 refers.

Compliance: For Requirement 1: Unless already accomplished, before July 31, 2005.

For Requirement 2. Unless already accomplished, before January 31, 2007. This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 September 2004.