Wings – Bottom Wing Skin Panel 2 – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0230, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2021-0256
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes must perform detailed visual inspections of the specified wing areas before exceeding defined thresholds and at recurring intervals as stated in the directive. Any discrepancies found must be repaired following Airbus-approved instructions before further flight. Additionally, inspection results must be reported to Airbus within 30 days, and specific repair instructions for A321 NEO bush installations must be followed within five months of the effective date.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0027 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes, including both Current Engine Option (CEO) and New Engine Option (NEO) models. It addresses potential fatigue cracking in the bottom wing skin manhole access panel attachment holes between Rib 13 and Rib 26 on both left and right wings. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure structural integrity of the wings.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0027 supersedes the previous AD 2021-0256 and expands the applicability to include all Airbus A319, A320, and A321 models in affected configurations, including NEO variants. It updates compliance times for inspections and requires revised post-repair inspection programs and corrected bush installation instructions for A321 NEO aeroplanes. The directive also mandates reporting inspection results to Airbus and specifies repair and inspection procedures.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a potential structural fatigue issue that could compromise wing integrity if undetected. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent crack propagation that could lead to safety risks. The updated inspection intervals and repair requirements ensure continued airworthiness and regulatory compliance, impacting maintenance planning and operational safety.
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