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AD/A320/6 - Engine/APU Fire Control Panel

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What this does: This is a mandatory aviation safety order requiring operators of specific Airbus A320 aircraft to fix a dangerous design flaw in the engine fire control panels.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Airbus A320-111, A320-211, and A320-231 model aircraft.

What must be done: Operators must modify the Engine/APU Fire Control Panels according to the manufacturer's instructions (Airbus Service Bulletin A320-26-1008 Revision 1) by the specified compliance deadline.

Why it matters: During an engine fire, the fire control button could mechanically jam if the flip-guard cover and push button were accidentally operated together. If this happened, pilots would be unable to shut off fuel and other engine services, potentially allowing a fire to continue unchecked. This directive ensures the panels are modified to prevent this jamming hazard.

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AD/A320/6 - Engine/APU Fire Control Panel

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/A320/6 Engine/APU Fire Control Panel 4/90 Applicability: All 320-111, 320-211 and 320-231 aircraft detailed in the Requirement document. Requirement: Action in accordance with Airbus Industrie SB No A320-26-1008 Revision No 1. Compliance: Prior to 31 July 1990.

Background: During a fire situation the accidental dual operation of the engine fire push button and flip-guard cover could result in a mechanical jamming of the push button. If this were to occur the various engine services could not be shut off.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes