AD 2019-06-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Occurrences were reported on A330 aeroplanes fitted with General Electric CF6-80E1 engines, where the air inlet cowl inner barrel lower panel, was found disbonded between the back skins and the honeycomb core. The technical investigation results revealed that this occurrence may have been caused by freezing of water, accumulated in the non-drained honeycomb cells, damaging the adhesive bond between the panel core and the back skin.
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Required Actions
This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the engine air inlet cowls, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in an European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. Corrective actions include an inspection of the inlet anti-ice seal installation, modification of affected parts, and replacement of damaged inlet anti-ice seals.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, and -203; and Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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