AD 2021-10-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0345
FR Citation
86 FR 22584

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

A potential quality issue in the fuel pump that includes a locking key of the impeller drive shaft found loose in the cavity under the impeller. Incorrect installation of the locking key combined with a pump operation not fully immersed in fuel could compromise the fuel pump integrity.

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Required Actions

Replace affected fuel pumps, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0115-E, which is incorporated by reference. The replacement must be done as specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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