AD 2018-03-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-03-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0070
FR Citation
83 FR 5299

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A321-211 and -231 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The flat-headed pin at the upper attachment point of the overhead stowage compartments at a certain frame may not sustain the maximum weight load for each flight phase.

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Required Actions

Contact the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition, and do the actions specified in those instructions, which include modification of the affected overhead stowage compartments attachments.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 3191, 3217, 3241, 3251, 3267, 3334, 3459, 3493, 3507, 3552, 3566, 3587, 3645, 3681, 3764, 3784, 3847, 3867, 3920, 3934, 3938, 3951, 3981, 4058, 4074, 4099, 4103, 4116, 4148, 4184, 4189, 4194, 4217, 4224, 4230, 4266, 4271, 4274, 4292, 4299, 4338, 4341, 4369, 4387, 4416, 4430, 4461, and 4500.

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