AD 2020-18-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-18-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0787
FR Citation
85 FR 59175

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Airplanes operated with fuel mixed with Kathon FP 1.5 biocide could experience reduced engine performance, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Removing Kathon FP 1.5 biocide from the fuel tanks and engines, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0176.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A319-151N and -153N; A320-251N, -252N, and -253N; and A321-251N, -252N, -253N, -251NX, -252NX, and -253NX airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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