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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE 

AD No.: 2011-0155 

Date: 25 August 2011 

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation 

(EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the 

European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation. 

This AD is issued in accordance with EC 1702/2003, Part 21A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption]. 

Type Approval Holder’s Name:

AIRBUS

Type/Model designation(s):

A318, A319, A320 and A321 aeroplanes 

TCDS Number: EASA.A.064 

Foreign AD: Not applicable 

Supersedure: This AD supersedes EASA AD 2006-0203 dated 11 July 2006. 

ATA 05 Time Limits and Maintenance Checks – Fuel Airworthiness 

Limitations – ALS Part 5 – Amendment 

Manufacturer(s): Airbus (formerly Airbus Industrie)

Applicability: Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, A318-122, A319-111, A319-112, 

A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-111, 

A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-215, A320-216, A320-231, A320-232, 

A320-233, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, 

A321-231 and A321-232 aeroplane models, all manufacturer serial numbers 

Reason: The airworthiness limitations are currently published in the Airbus A318/A319/ 

A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS). 

The Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL) are specified in Airbus A318/A319/ 

A320/A321 FAL Document reference 95A.1931/05, which is approved by the 

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and referenced in the Airbus A318/ 

A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 5. 

The issue 4 of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document introduces more 

restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. Failure 

to comply with these more restrictive maintenance requirements and 

airworthiness limitations contained in this document constitutes an unsafe 

condition. 

This AD retains the requirement of EASA AD 2006-0203, which is superseded, 

and requires the implementation of the new or more restrictive maintenance 

requirements and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus 

A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document issue 4. 

Effective Date: 08 September 2011 
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Required Action(s) 

and Compliance 

Time(s): 

Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished: 

(1) Re-statement of the requirements of EASA AD 2006-0203: 

 Within 3 months after 19 July 2006 [the effective date of AD 2006-0203], 

comply with all applicable maintenance requirements and associated 

airworthiness limitations included in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL 

Document reference 95A.1931/05 at issue 1. 

 For aeroplanes whose first flight occurred before 19 July 2006 [the 

effective date of EASA AD 2006-0203], the first accomplishment of tasks 

281800-01-1 and 281800-02-1 must be performed within 72 months after 

19 July 2006 [the effective date of EASA AD 2006-0203]. 

Note 1: The use of later approved issues of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 

FAL Document reference 95A.1931/05 is acceptable for compliance with 

the requirements of paragraph (1) of this AD. 

(2) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, comply with all 

applicable maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness 

limitations included in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document 

reference 95A.1931/05 at issue 4, except for the life limitation and 

associated replacement requirement for the ASM identified by P/N in 

Table 1 of this AD. 

 Note 2: Refer to paragraph (3.3) of this AD for the life limitation and 

associated replacement requirement for the ASM. 

(3) Specific tasks and compliance times: 

(3.1) For aeroplanes whose first flight occurred before 19 July 2006 [the 

effective date of EASA AD 2006-0203], the first accomplishment of 

tasks 281800-01-1 and 281800-02-1 must be performed no later 

than 18 July 2012. 

(3.2) Depending on aeroplane configuration, the first accomplishment of 

tasks 470000-01-1, 470000-02-1, 470000-03-1, 470000-04-1 and 

470000-05-1, must be calculated, either: 

(3.2.1) From the aeroplane first flight for aeroplanes on which 

Airbus modification 38062 or 38195 has been embodied in 

production, or 

(3.2.2) From the in-service installation of the Fuel Tank Inerting 

System in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB 

A320-47-1001, or SB A320-47-1002, or SB A320-47-1003, 

or SB A320-47-1004, or SB A320-47-1006, or 

SB A320-47-1007. 

(3.2.3) Although Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document 

reference 95A.1931/05 issue 4 does not refer to the SB 

A320-47-1006 and SB A320-47-1007, the tasks apply as 

follows: 

Tasks 470000-01-1 and 470000-02-1 apply to aeroplanes in 

post-SB A320-47-1007 configuration, 

Task 470000-03-1 applies to aeroplanes in post-SB A320-

47-1006 and pre-SB A320-47-1007 configuration, 

Task 470000-04-1 applies to aeroplanes in post-modification 

38195 and pre-SB A320-47-1007 configuration, 

Task 470000-05-1 applies to aeroplanes in post-SB A320-

47-1007 and pre-modification 151529 (SB A320-47-1005) 

configuration. 

(3.3) Replace each ASM, as specified in Table 1 of this AD, upon reaching 

the 27 000 flight hours (FH) life limitation (component time), with a 
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serviceable ASM. 

Table 1 

ASM P/N Affected Aeroplane Configuration 

P/N 2060017-101 Post-modification 38062, or 

Post-SB A320-47-1002, or 

Post-SB A320-47-1004, or 

Post-SB A320-47-1007 

P/N 2060017-102 Post-modification 152033, or 

Post-SB A320-47-1011 

(4) Compliance with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this AD can be 

demonstrated by: 

(4.1) Revising, unless accomplished previously, the approved Aircraft 

Maintenance Programme from which the Operator or the Owner 

ensures the continuing airworthiness of each operated aeroplane, as 

follows: 

 Incorporate all maintenance requirements and associated 

airworthiness limitations specified in paragraph (2) of this AD, 

 and 

(4.2) Complying with the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme 

described in paragraph (4.1) of this AD. 

Note 3: For aeroplanes maintained, modified, altered and/or repaired in 

accordance with Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) published 

by Airbus, there are no parallel required actions to update those ICA. 

These documents include all information necessary to help the 

Operator/Owner to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this 

AD. For other aeroplanes, operators/owners may not be able to 

demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this AD. In such cases, 

the operator/owner must seek guidance from the National Authority of the 

State of Registry of the aeroplane. 

Ref. Publications: AIRBUS A318/A319/A320/A321 FAL Document reference 95A.1931/05 issue 

4, approved by EASA on 26 August 2010. 

The use of later approved variations or revisions of this document is acceptable 

for compliance with the requirements of this AD. 

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 

2. This AD was posted on 11 May 2011 as PAD 11-050 for consultation until 

08 June 2011 and republished as PAD 11-050R1 on 21 July 2011 and 

officially closed for comments on 04 August 2011. The Comment Response 

Document can be found at http://ad.easa.europa.eu/. 

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail ADs@easa.europa.eu. 

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – EIAZA; 

E-mail: als@airbus.com.