airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-02-27 · Effective 2020-04-02 · 85 FR 11277
Document
Document number
2020-03966
Federal Register citation
85 FR 11277
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2020-02-27
Effective date
2020-04-02
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0727
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of erroneous positioning of affected parts on the skin of the fuselage during the pre-drill phase, which could result in unwanted drill-starts. This AD requires inspections for the presence of unwanted drill-starts on affected parts, and an inspection for cracks and corrective action if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.