AD 2021-17-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-17-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0128
FR Citation
86 FR 48488

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Damage from false drill starts found around the latch hook mounting holes of certain door frames of the fuselage due to erroneous manufacturing processes.

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Required Actions

A one-time inspection of the area around the latch hook mounting holes of the forward and aft door frames to detect damage from false drill starts, and repair if necessary, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0222.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A321-211, -231, and -232 airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers (MSN's) identified in the applicability.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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