Summary
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-11- 02, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A319-151N, -153N, -171N, and -173N airplanes; A320-251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; A321-251N, -251NX, -252N, -252NX, -253N, -253NX, -253NY, - 271N, -271NX, -272N, and -272NX airplanes. AD 2025-11-02 required revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM) by providing instructions to address dual loss of radio management panel (RMP) data synchronization. Since the FAA issued AD 2025-11-02, a software modification for the digital radio and audio integrating management system (DRAIMS) has been developed to address the unsafe condition. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2025-11-02, requires modification of the DRAIMS, and adds Model A321-271NY airplanes to the applicability. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2026-3481
Document Number
2026-13983
Type
Rule
Publication Date
July 10, 2026
Effective Date
August 14, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2026-3481
Topics
Official Documents
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