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AD 2018-23-02 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Models named: A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, and A318-122 airplanes; Model A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, and A319-133 airplanes; Model A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, and A320-233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes; certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Before exceeding 20 months since airplane first flight, or since airplane first flight following last THSA replacement, or within 20 months after the last inspection of the lower THSA attachment as specified in the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1164, Revision 02 up to Revision 09, whichever occurs latest, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD concurrently, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1164, Revision 14, dated January 16, 2018. Repeat the actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed 20 months. (1) Check the clearance between the secondary nut trunnions and the junction plates at the lower THSA attachment. (2) Do a general visual inspection of the lower THSA attachment for correct installation of attachment parts. (3) Do a general visual inspection of the THSA ball screw for dents.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of missing assembly hardware on the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA). We are issuing this AD to address uncontrolled movement of the horizontal stabilizer as a result of the latent (undetected) failure of the THSA's primary load path and consequent loss of control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2007-06-02, Amendment 39-14983 (72 FR 12072, March 15, 2007) (“AD 2007-06-02”); and AD 2008-09-16, Amendment 39-15497 (73 FR 24160, May 2, 2008) (“AD 2008-09-16”).
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