airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2019-08-20 · Effective 2019-09-04 · 84 FR 43039
Document
Document number
2019-17905
Federal Register citation
84 FR 43039
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2019-08-20
Effective date
2019-09-04
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0607
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and A320-271N airplanes. This AD was prompted by analysis and laboratory testing of the behavior of the flight control laws, which identified reduced efficiency of the angle of attack (AoA) protection that may result in excessive pitch attitude in certain configurations in combination with specific maneuvers commanded by the flight crew. This AD requires revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) to incorporate operational limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.