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PAD 26-040 : Flights Controls – Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator Ballscrew Lower Splines – Inspection / Replacement

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Number 26-040
Issued by Europe  Europe
Issue date 2026-03-30
EASA approval number
ATA Chapter 27
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • AIRBUS S.A.S.
    • A318
      • A318-111
      • A318-112
      • A318-121
      • A318-122
    • 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
    • A321
      • A321-111
      • A321-112
      • A321-131
      • A321-211
      • A321-212
      • A321-213
      • A321-231
      • A321-232
Revision Not applicable
Correction Not applicable
Supersedure None
Publication(s) and related information Airbus SB A320-27-1214 original issue dated 23 February 2012, or Revision 01 dated 23 April 2014. Airbus SB A320-27-1222 original issue dated 17 July 2015. Goodrich SB 47145-27-16 original issue dated 07 November 2011, or Revision 01 dated 01 August 2012, or Revision 02 dated 07 January 2013, or Revision 03 dated 19 February 2015, or Revision 04 dated 16 July 2015. UTAS SB 47145-27-18 original issue dated 31 March 2015. UTAS SB 47145-27-20 original issue dated 16 July 2015, or Revision 01 dated 25 June 2023. UTAS SB 47145-27-23 original issue dated 15 May 2025. The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Remarks 1. This Proposed AD will be closed for consultation on 27 April 2026. 2. Enquiries regarding this PAD should be referred to the EASA Safety Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs[at]easa.europa.eu. 3. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this PAD, and which may occur, or have occurred on a product, part or appliance not affected by this PAD, 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 PAD 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.

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