AD 2018-21-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2018-21-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0358
FR Citation
83 FR 51819

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

In-flight loss of a fan cowl door (FCD) could result in damage to the airplane and injury to persons on the ground.

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Required Actions

Modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs, and installation of a placard in the flight deck.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-131, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes.

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