airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2021-02-05 · Effective 2021-02-22 · 86 FR 8305
Document
Document number
2021-02477
Federal Register citation
86 FR 8305
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2021-02-05
Effective date
2021-02-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0015
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that following accomplishment of tap tests on certain modified rudders, disbonding of the rudder was found close to the lightning protection plate. This AD requires inspections of the left- and right-hand rudder side shells for defects, and applicable corrective actions, 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.