Fuselage — Wing-to-Fuselage Fillet Fairing Adjustable Rods — Replacement
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A330 aircraft must replace each corroded fillet fairing adjustable rod with a new, serviceable part before exceeding 24 months from the aircraft's Airbus date of manufacture. Compliance must follow the procedures outlined in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3297 or its later approved revisions.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2020-0209 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A330-243, A330-343, and A330-941 aeroplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 1889, 1891, and 1893 through 1899. The directive addresses corrosion issues found on the wing-to-fuselage fillet fairing adjustable rods, which are critical components for aerodynamic fairing between the wing and fuselage.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a mandatory replacement requirement for the affected fillet fairing adjustable rods due to surface corrosion that could lead to rod failure and potential detachment of the fillet fairing. Airbus has published Service Bulletin A330-53-3297 providing inspection and replacement instructions to mitigate this unsafe condition.
Why it matters
This directive is important for aviation professionals because corrosion-induced failure of the adjustable rods could result in fillet fairing detachment, possibly damaging the tailplane and reducing aircraft control. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft safety and airworthiness, preventing potential in-flight hazards.
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