airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-08-18 · Effective 2017-09-22 · 82 FR 39347
Document
Document number
2017-14471
Federal Register citation
82 FR 39347
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2017-08-18
Effective date
2017-09-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9508
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22-06 which applied to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2015-22-06 required revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures that address latent failures in the spoiler and elevator computer (SEC). This AD requires installing new updated SEC software. This AD was prompted by reports that certain maintenance messages indicated the loss of elevator servo control monitoring performed by SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.