Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-19610 · Powerplant
Airbus SAS Airplanes
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, and -203 airplanes.
(2) Airbus SAS Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, and -203; and Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of disbonds on the engine air inlet cowl inner barrel lower panel between the back skins and the honeycomb core of airplanes equipped with certain engines. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the engine air inlet cowls, and corrective actions if necessary, as specified in an European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-0228, dated October 22, 2018 (“EASA AD 2018-0228”).
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where EASA AD 2018-0228 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2018-0228 does not apply to this AD.
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-0228 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
