EASA AD 2017-0257R1
SUPERSEDED BY EASA AD 2018-0189
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0257R1 is an amendment affecting Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft equipped with the Back-Up Speed Scale (BUSS) function. This directive mandates an amendment to the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to incorporate new operational procedures addressing potential erroneous airspeed indications caused by pitot probe icing and angle of attack sensor blockages. The directive ensures flight crews have reliable airspeed information below flight level 250.