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2026-0176 : Electrical Systems Installation – Battery Retaining Rods – Identification / Replacement

Number 2026-0176
Issued by Europe  Europe
Issue date 2026-09-11
Effective date 2026-09-25
EASA approval number
ATA Chapter 92
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • AIRBUS S.A.S.
    • A318
      • A318-111
      • A318-112
    • A319
      • A319-111
      • A319-112
      • A319-113
      • A319-114
      • A319-115
      • A319-131
      • A319-132
      • A319-133
    • A320
      • A320-211
      • A320-212
      • A320-214
      • A320-215
      • A320-216
      • A320-231
      • A320-232
      • A320-233
      • A320-251N
      • A320-252N
      • A320-253N
      • A320-271N
      • A320-272N
      • A320-273N
    • A321
      • A321-111
      • A321-112
      • A321-131
      • A321-211
      • A321-212
      • A321-213
      • A321-231
      • A321-232
      • A321-251N
      • A321-251NX
      • A321-253N
      • A321-271N
      • A321-271NX
      • A321-272N
Revision None
Correction None
Supersedure This AD supersedes EASA AD 2026-0130 dated 06 July 2026.
Publication(s) and related information Airbus AOT A92N001-16 original issue, dated 25 August 2016, Rev. 01, dated 10 October 2016. Airbus SB A320-92-1116 Rev. 02 dated 26 September 2025. Airbus SB A320-92-1118 Rev. 01 dated 26 September 2025. The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. Airbus OIT 999.0096/26 dated 28 July 2026.
PAD number 26-093
Remarks 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. The original issue of this AD was posted on 31 July 2026 as PAD 26-093 for consultation until 14 August 2026. The Comment Response Document can be found in the EASA Safety Publications Tool, in the 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[at]easa.europa.eu. 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.