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AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2019-01-07

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY:  This AD was prompted by a report that during removal of left-hand (LH) gear rib 5, four failed fasteners were discovered.

This AD requires a one-time ultrasonic inspection of the LH and right-hand (RH) wing rib 5-to-rear spar attachments for cracked or failed fasteners, and if necessary, a detailed inspection of the gear rib 5 and spar web for cracks and damage; a rotating probe test of the gear rib and spar web bolt holes for cracks and damage; reaming the gear rib and the spar web bolt holes; and replacement of cracked or failed fasteners.

DATES: This AD is effective March 19, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates  that this AD affects 29 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

  • Required actions: 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 per aircraft
  • On Condition Costs: 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 per aircraft
FMI: AD

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