AD 2020-15-21

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-15-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0106
FR Citation
85 FR 52895

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

potential undetected damage, which could affect the structural integrity of the affected area, leading to potential in-flight loss of the bulk cargo door, and possible consequent damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

repetitive detailed inspections of a certain stringer location, and applicable corrective actions if necessary, as specified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0315, dated December 23, 2019, which is incorporated by reference.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes.

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