Cabin Systems – Antenna Adapter Plate – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0120, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2024-0106
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What to do
Operators must perform general visual inspections of the affected antenna adapter plates within the specified compliance times in the applicable Airbus and Panasonic Service Bulletins, and repeat inspections every 36 months. Any detected cracks or corrosion must be corrected before further flight by repair or part replacement. Inspection results must be reported to Airbus within 30 days, and installation of affected parts is allowed only under specified conditions with required inspections.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0199 is an update addressing corrosion and cracks found in broadband antenna adapter plates and related parts on Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, and A380 aircraft models. The directive mandates inspections and corrective actions to ensure the continued airworthiness of these aircraft. It applies to all serial numbers of the affected Airbus models and includes new provisions for the recently certified A321-253NY variant.
What changed
This directive supersedes EASA AD 2024-0106, extending the applicability to include the A321-253NY model and updating the list of Panasonic Service Bulletins referenced for inspections. It retains previous inspection and corrective action requirements while incorporating new revisions of the Panasonic SBs and clarifying installation and reporting procedures for affected parts.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a safety risk involving potential in-flight detachment of radome and antenna components due to corrosion and cracking. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent damage to the aircraft tail section and maintain control integrity. Compliance ensures regulatory adherence and reduces the risk of costly incidents or grounding.
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