AD 2019-06-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
fatigue cracking in the latch beam gussets on a certain thrust reverser (T/R), which, if not detected and corrected, could lead to crack propagation until part failure and potential departure of the T/R cascade during T/R operation, which could result in damage to the airplane and hazards to persons or property on the ground.
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Required Actions
a one-time special detailed inspection of certain latch beam gussets of certain T/Rs for cracks, and modifying the latch beam gussets of the T/Rs, if necessary, as specified in an European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A330-223, A330-223F, A330-321, A330-322, and A330-323 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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