Equipment / Furnishings — Overhead Stowage Compartment Fixation Brackets — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-271N aeroplanes must perform a one-time special detailed inspection of the overhead stowage compartment X-fixation brackets within 12 months from 12 June 2020. If any bracket is missing or incorrectly installed, corrective actions must be completed before the next flight. Alternatively, operators may comply by modifying the overhead stowage compartments according to the applicable Airbus service bulletins.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0122 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-271N aeroplanes with specific manufacturer serial numbers. The directive addresses the inspection of overhead stowage compartment X-fixation brackets to ensure their correct installation and presence. It mandates a one-time detailed inspection to prevent potential overhead stowage compartment failure that could cause passenger injury.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a mandatory one-time special detailed inspection of the overhead stowage compartment X-fixation brackets on specified Airbus A320 and A321 models. It requires corrective actions if any brackets are missing or incorrectly installed and allows an alternative compliance method through modification using specified Airbus service bulletins.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk related to the structural integrity of overhead stowage compartments, which could lead to passenger injury if not corrected. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and avoid operational restrictions. Compliance teams need to track affected aircraft and ensure inspections and corrective actions are completed within the mandated timeframe.
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