AD 2020-21-09 -- A Paragraph Reference Located In The Reporting Exception Is Incorrect

The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register.

That AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. As published, a paragraph reference located in the reporting exception is incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same. This correction is effective October 30, 2020. The effective date of AD 2020-21-09 remains October 30, 2020.

Supplementary Information: AD 2020-21-09, Amendment 39-21282 (85 FR 65200, October 15, 2020) (AD 2020-21-09), currently requires a general visual inspection of the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes for cracks, and replacement, if necessary. That AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes.

Need for the Correction: As published, paragraph (h)(3) of the regulatory text of AD 2020-21-09 contains a reference to paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2020-0193, dated September 7, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0193). However, paragraph (h)(3) of AD 2020-21-09 is an exception to the reporting required by EASA AD 2020-0193. The correct reference to the reporting requirement is paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0193.

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