# Proposed AD 2002-NM-57-AD: Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes Equipped With Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) L80 Standard

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-25-07
- Products: Airbus Industrie
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 18, 2003, 68 FR 54691
- Comments due: October 20, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-25-07)
- Docket: 2002-NM-57-AD
- FR document: 03-23832
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7c/20/7c20527af8c189bbb9906b452b1204af63907cc01b84ec2fb68f1e240169834c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-09-18/pdf/03-23832.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/18/03-23832/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-and-a320-series-airplanes-equipped-with-elevator-and
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4513BA852C9926BE86256DA50059B7C9.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-57-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, that currently requires revising the airplane flight manual to specify procedures for landing under certain conditions of gusty winds and turbulence. This action would require replacement of both Elevator and Aileron Computers (ELACs) having L80 standards with new ELACs having L81 standards, which would terminate the requirements of the existing AD. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent activation of the high angle-of-attack protection during final approach for landing, which could result in loss of ability to flare properly during landings. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-23832, comments due Oct 20, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/18/03-23832/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a319-and-a320-series-airplanes-equipped-with-elevator-and)

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