AD 2018-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318-111 and -112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD during ground operations. Investigation results confirmed that in all cases the fan cowls were opened prior to the flight and were not correctly re-secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it was then not detected that the FCD[s] were not properly latched. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of a FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground.
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Required Actions
Modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs. Installation of a placard. Flights, for a time period not to exceed 10 days, when one or both engine FCD keys or the placard are damaged or missing. Alternate key stowage location in the flight deck and installation of a placard for identification of the stowage location, provided the keys can be consistently retrieved from that flight deck location. Installation of a new part using procedures that are approved in the specified manner.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. FCDs with certain part numbers (P/Ns), which are identified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD, as "Old P/N".
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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