AD 2021-23-05

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2021-23-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0950
FR Citation
86 FR 61673

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Damage that 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

Accomplish the actions specified in EASA AD 2021-0177R1, including 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, 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

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

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

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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