airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-08-05 · Effective 2021-09-09 · 86 FR 42689
Document
Document number
2021-16562
Federal Register citation
86 FR 42689
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2021-08-05
Effective date
2021-09-09
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0349
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and -941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of missing or disbonded pressure seals on two thrust reverser (TR) translating cowls. This AD requires a one-time inspection of each thrust reverser for damage, seal bonding rework, and replacement of translating cowl pressure seals 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.