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2021-0229 : Wings – Outer Flaps and Tabs – Identification/ Inspection (Improper Heat Treatment) / Replacement (Wrong Material)

Number 2021-0229
Issued by Europe  Europe
Issue date 2021-11-05
Effective date 2021-11-19
EASA approval number
ATA Chapter 57
Approval Holder
/ Type Designation
  • AIRBUS S.A.S.
    • A318
      • A318-111
      • A318-112
      • A318-121
      • A318-122
    • A319
      • A319-111
      • A319-112
      • A319-113
      • A319-114
      • A319-115
      • A319-131
      • A319-132
      • A319-133
    • A320
      • A320-211
      • A320-212
      • A320-214
      • A320-215
      • A320-216
      • A320-231
      • A320-232
      • A320-233
    • A321
      • A321-111
      • A321-112
      • A321-131
      • A321-211
      • A321-212
      • A321-213
      • A321-231
      • A321-232
Revision Not applicable
Correction Not applicable
Supersedure This AD supersedes EASA AD 2020-0174 dated 05 August 2020.
Publication(s) and related information Airbus SB A320-57-1190 original issue dated 25 January 2017, or Revision 01 dated 05 September 2018, or Revision 02 dated 11 May 2021. Airbus SB A320-57-1198 original issue dated 24 January 2017, or Revision 01 dated 15 June 2020, or Revision 02 dated 24 May 2021. The use of later approved revisions of the above-mentioned documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Remarks 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. Based on the required actions and the compliance time, EASA have decided to issue a Final AD with Request for Comments, postponing the public consultation process until after publication. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the EASA Safety Information Section, Certification Directorate. E-mail: ADs[at]easa.europa.eu. 4. Information about any failures, malfunctions, defects or other occurrences, which may be similar to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD, and which may occur, or have occurred on a product, part or appliance not affected by this AD, can be reported to the EU aviation safety reporting system. This may include reporting on the same or similar components, other than those covered by the design to which this AD applies, if the same unsafe condition can exist or may develop on an aircraft with those components installed. Such components may be installed under an FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or other modification.

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