AD 2021-18-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A319-171N; Model A320-271N, -272N, and -273N airplanes; and Model A321-271N, -272N, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.