AD 2019-20-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2019-20-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0580
FR Citation
84 FR 56376

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

cracks can develop on the ripple damper weld of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly and reports of failure of the ripple damper of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly.

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Required Actions

replace the affected hydraulic pressure tube assembly with a serviceable hydraulic pressure tube assembly or modification of both engines, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.

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Compliance Time

Within 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340, and parts cost of $20,000

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Affected Aircraft

all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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