airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2019-04-11 · Effective 2019-05-16 · 84 FR 14605
Document
Document number
2019-07186
Federal Register citation
84 FR 14605
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2019-04-11
Effective date
2019-05-16
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-1063
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-223, A330-223F, A330-321, A330-322, and A330-323 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of fatigue cracking in the latch beam gussets on a certain thrust reverser (T/R). This AD requires a one-time special detailed inspection of certain latch beam gussets of certain T/Rs for cracks, and modifying the latch beam gussets of the T/ Rs, if necessary, as specified in an European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.