EASA AD 2025-0185: Wings — Pylon Spigot Fitting — Inspections

What to do

Operators of affected Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes must perform initial inspections within specified compliance times, then repeat inspections every 12 months. Any discrepancies found require contacting Airbus for repair instructions and timely corrective action. Replacement of affected parts with serviceable parts terminates the inspection requirement. Inspection results must be reported to Airbus within three months of each inspection or the directive's effective date.

Summary

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2025-0185 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspections of the pylon spigot fitting on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It targets slotted nuts with Part Number D57250182200 installed on these aircraft to detect severe corrosion that could compromise wing and pylon structural integrity. The directive mandates repetitive visual inspections and corrective actions as necessary to maintain safety.

What changed

This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory repetitive general visual inspections of the affected slotted nuts on specified Airbus A318 to A321 models. It requires operators to report inspection results to Airbus and prohibits installing affected parts after the directive's effective date. It also defines terminating actions involving replacement with serviceable parts.

Why it matters

This directive is critical for aviation professionals to prevent potential structural failures caused by corrosion on pylon spigot fittings. Operators and maintenance teams must comply to ensure continued airworthiness and avoid unsafe conditions that could lead to loss or migration of the spigot sleeve. Compliance helps maintain aircraft safety and regulatory conformity.

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