EASA AD No.

: 2024-0091

Airworthiness Directive
AD No.: 2024-0091
Issued: 17 April 2024
Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation
(EU) 2018/1139 on behalf of the European Union, its Member States and of the European third
countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 129 of that Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Annex I Part M.A.301, or
Annex Vb Part ML.A.301, as applicable, 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 [Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 Annex I Part M.A.303, or Annex Vb Part ML.A.303, as applicable] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry
[Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Article 71 exemption].

Design Approval Holder’s Name: Type/Model designation(s):

AIRBUS S.A.S. A319, A320 and A321 aeroplanes

Effective Date: 24 April 2024

TCDS Number(s): EASA.A.064
Foreign AD: Not applicable
Supersedure: This AD supersedes EASA AD 2022-0096R2 dated 12 April 2024.

ATA – Aircraft Flight Manual / Section Limitations – Amendment

ATA 22 – Auto Flight – New Flight Guidance Standard – Modification

Manufacturer(s):
Airbus, formerly Airbus Industrie

Applicability:
Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-151N, A319-153N, A320-251N,
A320-252N, A320-253N, A320-271N, A320-272N, A320-273N, A321-251N, A321-251NX, A321-252N,
A321-252NX, A321-253N, A321-253NX, A321-271N, A321-271NX, A321-272N and A321-272NX
aeroplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

Definitions:
For the purpose of this AD, the following definitions apply:

The AFM TR: Airbus Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Revision (TR) 784 issue 1 or TR 785
issue 1, as applicable.

The SB 1: Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-22-1819, SB A320-22-1820, SB A320-22-1821,

SB A320-22-1822, SB A320-22-1823, SB A320-22-1824, SB A320-22-1827, or SB A320-22-1828, as
applicable.

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The SB 2: Airbus SB A320-22-1895.

Airbus date of manufacture: The date of transfer of title (ownership) of the aeroplane upon
delivery by Airbus to the first operator, which is referenced in Airbus documentation.

Affected FG: Flight Guidance (FG) 2G and 3G standards as listed in Appendix 1 of this AD.

Serviceable FG: FG 3G standards as listed in Appendix 2 of this AD.

Groups: Group 1 aeroplanes are those that have an affected FG 3G installed.

Group 2 aeroplanes are those that have an affected FG 2G installed.
Group 3 aeroplanes are those that do not have an affected FG installed.

Note 1: An aeroplane on which Airbus modification (mod) 167616, or mod 168507, or mod 163903,
or mod 166790, or mod 168506 has been embodied in production is a Group 3 aeroplane, provided
that no affected FG has been installed on that aeroplane since Airbus date of manufacture.

Note 2: A Group 2 aeroplane on which a FG 2G standard is (optionally) replaced with a serviceable

FG, in accordance with the instructions of the SB 1, becomes a Group 3 aeroplane.

Reason:
Following a non-stabilised approach, an Airbus A321neo aeroplane initiated an automatic go-
around, i.e. with autopilot (AP) ON, which induced an aeroplane pitch-up attitude that resulted in
an AP disconnection.

Investigations identified that this pitch-up attitude after go-around initiation was due to the
combination of AP ON, high lift configuration and application of Take-Off Go-Around (TOGA) thrust
within 50 seconds after full retraction of the speed brakes.

Deeper analysis by computed simulation determined that, for some aeroplane models of the A320
family, when operated at a significant aft centre of gravity (CG), the pitch attitude could further
increase after the above-mentioned AP disconnection. However, such situation was never
encountered in flight.

This condition, if not corrected, could lead to increased flight crew workload during critical phases
of flight, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.

To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus published the AFM TR, as defined in this AD,
conditioning the use of speed brake to prevent the above-mentioned condition, and Flight
Operations Transmission 999.0034/20, providing operational recommendations. Consequently,
EASA issued AD 2020-0118 to require amendment of the applicable AFM by incorporating the AFM
TR.

After that AD was issued, Airbus developed a new FG 3G standard and issued the SB, providing
installation instructions, to address the potential unsafe condition and to allow removal of the AFM
TR limitation. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2022-0096 (later revised to provide clarifications),

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retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2020-0118, which was superseded, and requiring
installation of the new FG 3G standard on Group 1 aeroplanes.

After EASA AD 2022-0096R1 was issued, Airbus issued the SB 2 to introduce an in-service FG 3G
updated standard for certain A319 aeroplanes fitted with CFM56 engines on which the SB 1 may not
be applicable based on their specific configuration. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2022-0096R2.

Since EASA AD 2022-0096R2 was issued, it was determined that incorrect FG Software references
were listed in Appendix 1 of this AD.

For the reason described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2022-0096R2, which is
superseded, and provides the correct FG Software references in Appendix 1 of this AD.

Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s):

Required as indicated by this AD, unless the actions required by this AD have been already
accomplished:

AFM Amendment:
(1) For Group 1 and 2 aeroplanes: Within 30 days after 05 June 2020 [the effective date of EASA AD
2020-0118], amend the applicable AFM by incorporating the AFM TR, inform all flight crews,
and, thereafter, operate the aeroplane accordingly.

(2) Amending the applicable AFM of an aeroplane by incorporating a later AFM revision, which
includes the same content as the AFM TR, is an acceptable method to comply with the
requirements of paragraph (1) of this AD for that aeroplane.

Modification:
(3) For Group 1 aeroplanes, as applicable:
Within 24 months after 14 June 2022 [the effective date of EASA AD 2022-0096], install a
serviceable FG on the aeroplane in accordance with the instructions of the SB 1;
or
Within 9 months after the effective date of this AD, install a serviceable FG on the aeroplane in
accordance with the instructions of the SB 2.

Note 3: The SB 2 is applicable to aeroplanes having an affected FG 3G installed with configuration

FMGC 3G STD H2CPC18 or H2CPC19, and have configuration EIS 1 or EIS 2, and are equipped with
CFM56 engines.

Removal of AFM Amendment:

(4) After modification of an aeroplane as required by paragraph (3) of this AD, or as specified in
Note 2 of this AD, as applicable, the operational procedure of the applicable AFM TR is no
longer necessary and can be removed from the AFM of that aeroplane.

FG Standard Installation:
(5) Do not install an affected FG on any aeroplane, as required by paragraph (5.1) or (5.2) of this
AD, as applicable.

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(5.1) For Group 1 and 2 aeroplanes: After modification of the aeroplane as required by
paragraph (3) of this AD, or as specified in Note 2 of this AD, as applicable.

(5.2) For Group 3 aeroplanes: From 14 June 2022 [the effective date of EASA AD 2022-0096]
(see Note 1 and 2 of this AD).

Ref. Publications:
Airbus A319 AFM TR 784 issue 1, EASA approval date 30 April 2020.

Airbus A319/A320/A321 AFM TR 785 issue 1, EASA approval date 30 April 2020.

Airbus SB A320-22-1819 original issue dated 07 March 2022, or Revision 01 dated 20 April 2023.

Airbus SB A320-22-1820 original issue dated 23 May 2022, or Revision 01 dated 28 November 2022.

Airbus SB A320-22-1821 original issue dated 26 November 2021, or Revision 01 dated 24 March
2022, or Revision 02 dated 16 September 2022, or Revision 03 dated 19 May 2023.

Airbus SB A320-22-1822 original issue dated 14 February 2022, or Revision 01 dated 06 July 2023.

Airbus SB A320-22-1823 original issue dated 30 March 2022, or Revision 01 dated 20 June 2023.

Airbus SB A320-22-1824 original issue dated 18 March 2022, or Revision 01 dated 30 June 2023.

Airbus SB A320-22-1827 original issue dated 07 February 2022.

Airbus SB A320-22-1828 original issue dated 22 December 2021.

Airbus SB A320-22-1895 original issue dated 15 September 2023.

The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents 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. Based on the required actions and the compliance time, EASA have decided to issue a Final AD
with Request for Comments, postponing the public consultation process until after publication.
All interested persons may send their comments, referencing the AD Number, to the E-mail
address specified in below Remark 3, prior to 15 May 2024. Only if any comment is received
during the consultation period, a Comment Response Document will be published in the EASA
Safety Publications Tool, in a compressed (‘zipped’) file, attached to the record for this AD.

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Safety Information Section,
Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.

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4. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be
similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD, and which may occur, or have occurred on
a product, part or appliance not affected by this AD, can be reported to the EU aviation safety
reporting system. This may include reporting on the same or similar components, other than
those covered by the design to which this AD applies, if the same unsafe condition can exist or
may develop on an aircraft with those components installed. Such components may be
installed under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) or other modification.

5. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in this AD, please
contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – 1IASA; E-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com.

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Appendix 1 – List of Affected FG

• Affected FG 2G standards listed below:
P/N Designation FIN Serial Number
(see Note 3 of Range
this AD)
C13042AAxx CEO CFMI FG 2G HONEYWELL PEGASUS 1CA1 All
1CA2
C13043AAxx CEO CFMI FG 2G THALES GE 1CA1 All
C13043CAxx 1CA2
C13042BAxx CEO IAE PW FG 2G HONEYWELL PEGASUS 1CA1 All
1CA2
C13043BAxx CEO IAE PW FG 2G THALES GE 1CA1 All
C13043DAxx 1CA2
Note 3: ‘xx’ represents any numerical sequence.

• Affected FG 3G standards listed below:

FMGC LRU FMGC FG Software Designation FIN Serial
Hardware Number
Range
C13207AA01 C13207AA00 G2858AAA01 CEO/NEO CFMI FG 3G 1CA1 All
C13207CA02 C13207CA00 G2858AAA02 HONEYWELL PEGASUS 1CA2
C13207CA03 C13207CA00 G2858AAA03
C13207CA04 C13207CA00 G2858AAA04
C13207CA05 C13207CA00 G2858AAA05
C13207CA06 C13207CA00 G2858AAA06
C13207CA07 C13207CA00 G2858AAA07
C13207CA08 C13207CA00 G2858AAA08
C13208AA01 C13208AA00 G2858AAA01 CEO/NEO CFMI FG 3G 1CA1 All
C13208AA02 C13208AA00 G2858AAA02 THALES GE 1CA2
C13208AA03 C13208AA00 G2858AAA03
C13208AA04 C13208AA00 G2858AAA04
C13208AA05 C13208AA00 G2858AAA05
C13208AA06 C13208AA00 G2858AAA06
C13208AA07 C13208AA00 G2858AAA07
C13208AA08 C13208AA00 G2858AAA08
C13208CA08 C13208CA00 G2858AAA08
C13207DA04 C13207DA00 G2859AAA04 CEO/NEO IAE PW FG 1CA1 All
C13207DA05 C13207DA00 G2859AAA05 3G HONEYWELL 1CA2
C13207DA06 C13207DA00 G2859AAA06 PEGASUS
C13207DA07 C13207DA00 G2859AAA07
C13208BA04 C13208BA00 G2859AAA04 CEO/NEO IAE PW FG 1CA1 All
C13208BA05 C13208BA00 G2859AAA05 3G THALES GE 1CA2
C13208BA06 C13208BA00 G2859AAA06
C13208BA07 C13208BA00 G2859AAA07
C13208DA06 C13208DA00 G2859AAA06

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Appendix 2 – List of Serviceable FG 3G

FMGC LRU/ FMGC Designation FIN STD

FG Software Hardware
C13207CA09 C13207CA00 CFMI FG 3G HONEYWELL PEGASUS 1CA1 PC20
C13208AA09 C13208AA00 CFMI FG 3G THALES GE 1CA2
C13208CB09 C13208CB00 CFMI FG 3G THALES GE with
mezzanine (increase memory)
C13207DA08 C13207DA00 IAE PW FG 3G HONEYWELL PI18
PEGASUS
C13208BA08 C13208BA00 IAE PW FG 3G THALES GE

C13208DB08 C13208DB00 IAE PW FG 3G THALES GE

with mezzanine (increase memory)
All later approved standards

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