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AD/A320/78 - Spoiler Phased Lift Dumping

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This directive requires operators of specific Airbus A319/A320/A321 variants that have not already had Airbus modification 24745 or Service Bulletin A320-27-1088 incorporated to modify the spoiler/elevator computer so the “phased lift dumping” function is activated, by implementing the listed Airbus Service Bulletin. Operators must arrange and fund the modification and complete it by 30 September 1997. The change is intended to speed activation of automatic deceleration systems during landings with strong crosswinds or on contaminated runways (Background).

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AD/A320/78 - Spoiler Phased Lift Dumping

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A320/78 Spoiler Phased Lift Dumping 2/97

Applicability: All model A320-111, A320-211 A320-212, A320-231, A320-232, A321-111,

A321-112 and A321-131 without Airbus Industrie modification 24745 or Airbus Industrie Service Bulletins A320-27-1088 dated 16 January 1995, Revision 1 dated 16

May 1995 or Revision 2 dated 11 September 1995 incorporated.

Requirement: Unless previously accomplished, modify the aeroplane in accordance with Airbus Industrie Service Bulletins A320-27-1088 dated 16 January 1995, Revision 1 dated 16 May 1995 or Revision 2 dated 11 September 1995 to activate the “phased lift dumping” function of the spoiler elevator computer.

Note: DGAC AD 96-169-081(B) refers.

Compliance: Prior to 30 September 1997.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 January 1997.

Background: This Directive mandates measures designed to reduce the delay in activation of automatic deceleration means during landing with strong cross winds and/or on contaminated runways.

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