Airworthiness directives › 2001-08-26
AD 2001-08-26 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) L80 Standard
Models named: A319, A320 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model A319 and A320 series airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) L80 Standard having part numbers listed in Airbus Operator Information Telex (OIT) 999.0036/01/CL, dated March 23, 2001.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent activation of the high angle-of-attack protection during final approach for landing, which could result in loss of the ability to flare properly during landings, accomplish the following: Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) (a) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved AFM to incorporate the following procedures. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the FAA-approved AFM. “FOR APPROACH TO RUNWAYS WITH KNOWN GUSTY ENVIRONMENT, ESPECIALLY IF THESE CONDITIONS GENERATE VERTICAL GUSTS DUE TO THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN, OR —REPORTED GUST WIND INCREMENT (MAX. WIND MINUS AVERAGE WIND) HIGHER THAN 10 KT, OR —EXPECTED MODERATE TO SEVERE TURBULENCE ON SHORT FINAL, THE FLIGHT CREW SHOULD STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE: —USE CONF 3 FOR APPROACH AND LANDING, —MINIMUM VAPP IS VLS + 10 KT; THE RECOMMENDATION TO USE MANAGED SPEED REMAINS VALID, —CORRECT THE LANDING DISTANCE FOR THE SPEED INCREMENT, —IF “SINK RATE” GPWS WARNING OCCURS BELOW 200 FT, IMMEDIATELY INITIATE A GO AROUND.” Alternative Methods of Compliance (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 1: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Manager, International Branch. ANM-116. Special Flight Permits (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Note 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in French Telegraphic Airworthiness Directive T2001-106 (B), dated March 26, 2001. Effective Date (d) This amendment becomes effective on May 11, 2001. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 19, 2001. Donald L. Riggin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 01-10340 Filed 4-25-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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