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AD 2020-18-03 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

2020-10-08
2020-09-03
39-21224
FAA-2020-0338
Airframe
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Models named: A350-941, -1041. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0070, dated March 24, 2020 (“EASA AD 2020-0070”).

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0070.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by the results of laboratory tests on non-rechargeable lithium batteries installed in certain emergency locator transmitters (ELTs), which highlighted a lack of protection against current injections of 28 volts direct current (DC) or 115 volts alternating current (AC) that could lead to thermal runaway and a battery fire. The FAA is issuing this AD to address local fires in non-rechargeable lithium batteries installed in ELTs, which could result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.

Affected ADs

None.

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