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AD: Airbus Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2018-05-04

PRODUCT: All Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY:  This AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD during ground operations.

This AD requires modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs.

This AD also requires installation of a placard.

DATES: This AD is effective April 11, 2018.

COST: The FAA estimates  that this AD affects 400 airplanes of U.S. registry. The cost of compliance is estimated as follows:

  • Modification, placard installation, and re-identification (or replacement) of FCD: $10,665 (for two engines) per aircraft for parts and labor.
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