AD 2021-15-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-15-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0349
FR Citation
86 FR 42689

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

missing or disbonded pressure seals on two thrust reverser (TR) translating cowls, which could lead to loss of thrust at maximum continuous thrust or at takeoff/go-around, possibly resulting in substantially reduced performance of the airplane.

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Required Actions

a one-time inspection of each thrust reverser for damage, seal bonding rework, and replacement of translating cowl pressure seals if necessary, as specified in EASA AD 2021-0035.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and -941 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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