AD 2018-04-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-04-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0109
FR Citation
83 FR 6791

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-271N Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

high-pressure compressor (HPC) rear hub knife edge seal fracture, which could lead to a sudden increase in high rotor vibration and stall in certain PW1100G-JM engines, and consequent IFSDs or rejected takeoffs.

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Required Actions

de-pair the affected engines and discontinue Extended range Two-engine aeroplanes Operations (ETOPS) for aircraft fitted with affected engines.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-271N, A321-271N, and A321-272N airplanes, with certain IAE engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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