AD 2019-21-13

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2019-21-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0439
FR Citation
84 FR 61523

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

disbonding of the engine air inlet cowl acoustic panels, which could result in detachment of the engine air inlet cowl from the engine, leading to ingestion of parts, which could cause failure of the engine, and possible injury to persons on the ground.

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections of the three inner acoustic panels of both engine air inlet cowls to detect disbonding, and corrective actions if necessary, with a reduced initial compliance time and reduced repetitive inspection intervals, and an optional modification that would be terminating action for the repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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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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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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