# Proposed AD 96-NM-11-AD: Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 97-05-04
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 23, 1996, 61 FR 54963
- Comments due: December 2, 1996
- Became: [AD 97-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-04)
- Docket: 96-NM-11-AD
- FR document: 96-27121
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/45/47/45472f494e7db7eec5aef27dd4551565c9fd1c903094dac165563671e928fdfc (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-10-23/pdf/96-27121.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/10/23/96-27121/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-11-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320- 111, -211, and -231 series airplanes, that currently requires replacing the existing standby generator control unit (GCU) with a new improved standby GCU. That action was prompted by reports of improper functioning of the standby GCU. This new proposed action would require the replacement of the GCU on addition affected airplanes. For some airplanes, it would require that a wiring modification be accomplished prior to replacement of the GCU. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent such improper functioning of the GCU, which could result in the loss of the standby emergency generation system.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 23, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-27121, comments due Dec 2, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/10/23/96-27121/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)

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