Flight Controls – Inboard Aileron – Modification; Aircraft Flight Manual – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2019-0301, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0213
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What to do
Operators must amend the applicable Aircraft Flight Manual within 30 days after 15 October 2018 to include the temporary revision and inform flight crews accordingly. Within six months after 15 October 2018, the Airbus Temporary Quick Change V4 must be installed and the ECAM Temporary Change activated following the instructions in the relevant Airbus Service Bulletins. Compliance with these actions is mandatory unless previously accomplished.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0213R1 is an amendment addressing a technical issue in the inboard aileron electro-hydrostatic actuators on Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041 aeroplanes. The directive requires updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual and installation of specific software modifications to prevent potential loss of inboard aileron control. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 113758 and 113759 incorporated during production.
What changed
This revision updates the applicability criteria and corrects minor errors from the original EASA AD 2018-0213. It mandates the incorporation of Airbus Temporary Quick Change V4 and activation of the ECAM Temporary Change to update fault operation procedures related to the inboard aileron. Additionally, it requires amendment of the Aircraft Flight Manual with a temporary revision to reflect these changes.
Why it matters
The directive addresses a safety risk where erroneous monitoring of inboard aileron actuators could lead to loss of control and increased drag, potentially compromising aircraft performance especially during single-engine operations. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and operational safety of affected Airbus A350 aircraft. Operators and maintenance teams must implement these changes to avoid regulatory non-compliance and maintain safe flight operations.
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