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AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2019-03-03

PRODUCT: All Airbus SAS Model A318 series; Model A319 series; Model A320 series; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, - 231, and -232 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by reports of multiple angle of attack (AoA) probe blockages.

This AD requires all elevator aileron computer (ELAC) units to be upgraded with new software, or replaced with upgraded units.

DATES: This AD is effective March 26, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,250 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

  • Modification; Up to 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 per aircraft. Parts; Up to $7,970. Total cost per aircraft; Up to $8,225
FMI: AD

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