Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 1998-04-29 · Effective 1998-06-03 · 63 FR 23374
Document
Document number
98-11075
Federal Register citation
63 FR 23374
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus Industrie Model A320 and A321 Series
Publication date
1998-04-29
Effective date
1998-06-03
FAA docket
Docket No. 95-NM-143-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Industrie Model A320 and A321 series airplanes, that requires replacement of two elevator aileron computers (ELAC) with ELAC's that contain new software. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating difficulty maintaining the intended flight path during landing in turbulent conditions. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent situations that could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane due to adverse airplane- pilot coupling characteristics.