Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-8793 · Airbus Airplanes
Airbus Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 96-25-07. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus A320 Series (all).
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, that requires visual inspections and end-float checks of the ram air turbine (RAT), and replacement of the RAT, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by a report that, during an on-ground functional test of the RAT, the RAT broke away from its support leg. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the RAT from breaking away from its support leg, which could damage the airplane structure and systems, and could injure ground personnel.
