Airworthiness directives › 2001-24-05
AD 2001-24-05 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
Models named: A319, A320, A321 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, certificated in any category, on which Airbus Modification 28909 was not accomplished during production. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced controllability of the airplane, due to the failure of the rudder artificial feel unit to disengage properly from autopilot mode during approach and landing, accomplish the following: Modification (a) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the autopilot mode engagement/disengagement lever of the rudder artificial feel unit, in accordance with paragraphs 3.B. and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1130, Revision 02, dated September 6, 2001. Note 2: Modification of the autopilot mode engagement/disengagement lever of the rudder artificial feel unit prior to the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1130, dated March 14, 2000, or Revision 01, dated November 23, 2000, is acceptable for compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD. Spares (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a rudder artificial feel unit having any of the following part numbers on any airplane: D2727040000600 D2727040000651 D2727040000695 D2727040000696 D2727040000800 D2727040000851 D2727040001000 D2727040001051 Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. 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 3: 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 (d) 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. Incorporation by Reference (e) The actions shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1130, Revision 02, dated September 6, 2001. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in French airworthiness directive 2000-372-151(B), dated September 6, 2000. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on January 4, 2002. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 19, 2001. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 01-29340 Filed 11-29-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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