✈️Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-14- 14, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, - 212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2017-14-14 required repetitive inspections for cracking in the cabin floor beam junction at certain fuselage frame locations and repair if necessary. Since the FAA issued AD 2017-14-14, further analysis determined that the compliance times for the inspections must also be based on flight hours. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2017-14-14, revises compliance times, and adds a provision for optional modifications. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation involves significant compliance and regulatory requirements, including inspections related to airworthiness directives for Airbus A321 models. Business owners and executives in the aviation industry will need to allocate resources for inspections and potential repairs, impacting operational costs and compliance strategies.