Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-9849 · Airbus Airplanes
Airbus Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232.
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 supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive visual inspections and end-float checks of the ram air turbine (RAT), and replacement of the RAT, if necessary. This amendment requires installation of a modified RAT, which constitutes terminating action for the currently required inspections. This amendment is prompted by the development of a modification of the RAT that positively addresses the unsafe condition. 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.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
