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Mon, Aug 13, 2018

AD: Airbus Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2018-16-12

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes; and A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by reports of battery retaining rod failures due to quality defects of the material used during parts manufacturing.

This AD requires a detailed inspection of the battery support assemblies to identify the battery retaining rod manufacturer, replacement of the battery retaining rods with serviceable battery retaining rods if necessary, and the addition of the applicable service information label on each battery retaining rod if necessary.

DATES: This AD is effective September 12, 2018.

COST: The FAA estimates that this AD affects 330 airplanes of U.S. registry. The cost of compliance is estimated as follows:

  • Inspection; 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per aircraft.
  • Replacement if required; 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per aircraft.
FMI: AD

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