EASA AD 2019-0309
Aircraft Flight Manual — Amendment
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0309 is an amendment concerning Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It addresses the removal of a specific Aircraft Flight Manual Temporary Revision related to abnormal V alpha protection procedures. This directive applies to all manufacturer serial numbers of the affected Airbus A320 family models.
What Changed
This directive requires the removal of the Airbus Aircraft Flight Manual Temporary Revision 502, which contains an emergency procedure no longer applicable to post-modification aeroplanes. The amendment clarifies that retaining this procedure in the flight manual for certain modified aircraft configurations is not allowed and must be removed to prevent incorrect application.
Why It Matters
For aviation professionals, this amendment ensures that flight crews do not follow outdated emergency procedures that could increase workload and reduce aircraft control. Operators and maintenance teams must update the flight manuals to maintain compliance and ensure safe operation of affected Airbus A320 family aircraft. Compliance with this directive supports continued airworthiness and regulatory adherence.
What To Do
Operators must remove the specified Aircraft Flight Manual Temporary Revision within 30 days of the effective date or concurrently with the installation of certain ELAC and AOA sensor configurations as identified in EASA AD 2015-0135 Revision 3 or later. After amending the flight manual, all flight crews must be informed before the next flight to ensure proper operation according to the updated procedures.
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