AD 2016-02-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318-111 and -112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts that attach the hinge to the fan cowl door, which could result in separation of the hinge from the fan cowl door, in-flight loss of the door, and consequent damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine the serial number of each engine fan cowl door. Inspect for cracking of the hinge lock nuts of any affected door. Replace the lock nuts if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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