AD 2020-14-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-14-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0577
FR Citation
85 FR 44453

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The SATCOM antenna doubler installation does not meet the extended service goal (ESG) requirements, which could lead to crack initiation and undetected propagation and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect affected fastener holes of the SATCOM antenna doubler for cracking, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0052, which include modifying fastener holes, installing a new SATCOM antenna doubler, and repairing cracking.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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