AD NUMBER: 2019-19-06

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus SAS Model A330-202, -243, -243F, -302, -323, and -343 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by a report that cracks have been found within the ring gears of the slat geared rotary actuators (SGRAs) due to a change in the manufacturing process and inadequate post-production non-destructive testing for potential cracking.

This AD requires an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the SGRAs, and replacement of each affected SGRA with a serviceable part, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.

DATES: This AD is effective November 5, 2019.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects  2 airplanes of U.S. registry. Operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD:

Required Actions

• Up to 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $170 per airplane

On-Condition Costs

• Up to 15 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $1,275 per airplane

According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs in the cost estimate.

FMI: AD