airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2021-08-31 · Effective 2021-10-05 · 86 FR 48488
Document
Document number
2021-18703
Federal Register citation
86 FR 48488
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus SAS
Publication date
2021-08-31
Effective date
2021-10-05
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0128
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A321-211, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of false drill starts found around the latch hook mounting holes of certain door frames of the fuselage due to erroneous manufacturing processes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the area around the latch hook mounting holes of the forward and aft door frames to detect damage from false drill starts, and repair 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.