FAA orders crack inspections for specific Airbus A320 and A321 models
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus A320 and A321 airplanes. This rule applies to specific model numbers, including the A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233, as well as the A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232.
Why it matters: This is a standard safety maintenance requirement. It does not change how the planes fly or who can buy them, but it does add a specific inspection task to the maintenance schedule for affected aircraft. For operators, this means planning for the labor and parts required to inspect the cargo door area.
Who it affects
- Airlines operating the specific Airbus A320 and A321 models listed in the directive.
This information comes from the Federal Register publication by the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration; check the original document for the specific model numbers and inspection procedures before relying on it.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document