AD 2018-03-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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