# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-02-17 · Effective 1998-03-24 · 63 FR 7639
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-3259
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 7639
- **Publication date:** 1998-02-17
- **Effective date:** 1998-03-24
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 97-NM-150-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 and A321 series airplanes, that requires activation of a spoiler function that allows partial ground spoiler activation with only one main landing gear compressed. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent possible delays in deceleration when landing with strong cross winds and/or on a contaminated runway, which could increase the potential for landing overrun.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/02/17/98-3259/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-and-a321-series-airplanes)
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