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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 17, 2024. It took effect on May 22, 2024.

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What the agency says

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-05- 16, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A319-115 airplanes; Model A320-214, -216, -232, -251N, and -271N airplanes; and Model A321-211, - 231, -251N, -251NX, -253N, -271N, -271NX, and -272N airplanes. AD 2020- 05-16 required a one-time detailed inspection of certain attaching points on the left-hand and right-hand wings for the correct installation of certain hardware, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions. This AD was prompted by reports of incomplete installations of the over wing panel lug attachments in the production assembly line and a determination that additional airplanes are subject to the unsafe condition. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2020-05-16 and adds airplanes to the applicability, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Key facts

Document number
2024-08106
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
Published
April 17, 2024
Takes effect
May 22, 2024
Dates
This AD is effective May 22, 2024.
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-0009; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00789-T; Amendment 39-22712; AD 2024-06-07
Regulation ID (RIN)
2120-AA64
Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR 39
Topics
Air transportation; Aircraft; Aviation safety; Incorporation by reference; Safety
Pages
4

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