Airworthiness Directives for Airbus SAS Airplanes
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This proposed rule requires Airbus A321 airplanes to undergo regular inspections of specific fuselage connections due to manufacturing deviations. Airlines will need to check for issues and perform repairs if cracks are found, ensuring continued safety of the aircraft. It's important for airline maintenance teams to be aware of these changes.
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Key Changes
- Regular inspections of fastener holes on Airbus A321s
- Repair actions required for detected cracks
- Incorporation of European safety directives into U.S. rules
Obligations
What this law requires
Airlines must perform repetitive inspections for any discrepancy of fastener holes in the affected fuselage area on Airbus A321 airplanes.
Airlines must check for cracking at the frame foot joint connections during the inspections.
If any cracks are detected during inspections, the cracks must be repaired before further flight using an approved method.
Airlines must ensure that fastener holes are in nominal design condition and take corrective actions if any discrepancies are found.
Airlines must incorporate EASA AD 2025-0067 procedures for compliance as referenced in the FAA Airworthiness Directive.