Aircraft Flight Manual Section Limitations — Amendment
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0189
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A320neo aircraft must amend the AFM by incorporating the applicable AFM temporary revisions within 30 days after 14 August 2019 or install a later AFM revision containing the updated CG envelope. Flight crews must be informed of these changes and operate the aircraft accordingly. For Group 2 aircraft, the AFM TR is incorporated before entry into service. Continued compliance with updated AFM revisions and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1284 revision 01 is required.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0125 is an amendment addressing flight control law limitations on Airbus A320neo aircraft models A320-251N, A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-271N, A320-272N, and A320-273N. It mandates updates to the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate temporary revisions or later AFM revisions that include new center of gravity (CG) envelopes enabled by Airbus modification 163923. This directive aims to ensure safe operation by limiting flight configurations that could reduce angle of attack protection efficiency.
What changed
This AD supersedes EASA AD 2019-0189 and expands applicability to include additional A320neo models. It introduces the use of Airbus modification 163923, which updates the ELAC L103 flight control computer software and allows operation within a new CG envelope. The directive requires incorporation of updated AFM revisions reflecting these changes and permits removal of previous AFM temporary revisions once the new AFM is installed.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to prevent potential unsafe flight conditions related to reduced angle of attack protection in certain flight configurations. Compliance ensures continued airworthiness and reduces pilot workload by preventing excessive pitch attitudes. It also aligns operational procedures with the latest Airbus software and loading recommendations, maintaining regulatory compliance and flight safety.
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