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AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2019-06-08

PRODUCT: All Airbus SAS Model A330- 223, A330-223F, A330-321, A330-322, and A330-323 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: This AD is effective May 16, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 9 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions

  • 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 per aircraft

Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions

  • 26 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,210 (per thrust reverser)
FMI: AD

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