AD 2021-18-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-18-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0719
FR Citation
86 FR 48296

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the pylon/engine interface rods could lead to rupture of the rod-eye ends, which could result in fuel and hydraulic pipe chafing, consequent fuel or hydraulic leakage, and possible fire.

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Required Actions

Perform repetitive detailed inspections for damage of the left- and right-hand pylon/engine interface rod ends of the rod attachment fittings, and the interface plate and upper support brackets, a measurement of the play/gap of the pylon/engine interface upper and lower rod ends, and applicable corrective actions including rod replacement.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours or 100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 flight hours or 100 flight cycles, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A319-171N; Model A320-271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-271N, -272N, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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