# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-09-22 · Effective 2015-10-27 · 80 FR 57086
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-23541
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 57086
- **Publication date:** 2015-09-22
- **Effective date:** 2015-10-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2014-0753
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-19-04, for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2011-19-04 required repetitive inspections for cracking of the left- hand and right-hand inboard and outboard elevator servo-control rod eye-ends, and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD requires an inspection to determine if certain elevator servo-control parts are installed, and replacement if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain elevator servo-control parts that do not conform to the approved type design have been installed and may have the potential of cracks in the rod eye-end. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct rod eye-end cracking, which could result in uncontrolled elevator surface and consequent reduced control of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/09/22/2015-23541/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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