AD 2021-03-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
disbonding of the rudder, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the rudder, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
accomplish a one-time general visual inspection and a special detailed inspection (woodpecker or tap test) of the left- and right-hand rudder side shells for defects (including bulging, waviness, and disbonding) and applicable corrective actions, including accomplishing a special detailed inspection of any affected part with defects and a temporary and eventual permanent repair of the defects.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -215, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N and -273N airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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