Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-19752 · Electrical system installation
Airbus SAS Airplanes
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and -271N airplanes, and Model A321-253N airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0035, dated February 15, 2019 (“EASA AD 2019-0035”).
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-05- 09, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A320-251N and -271N airplanes, and Model A321-253N airplanes. AD 2019-05-09 required repetitive detailed inspections of certain electrical harnesses for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2019-05-09 also provided an optional terminating modification for the repetitive detailed inspections. This AD retains the actions of AD 2019-05-09, and adds a requirement for a terminating modification for the repetitive detailed inspections, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD was prompted by reports of low clearance between the electrical harness and nearby hydraulic pipes in the inboard trailing edge of the wing. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2019-0035.
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where paragraphs (1) and (3) of EASA AD 2019-0035 refer to its effective date, this AD requires using April 4, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2019-05-09).
(2) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2019-0035 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2019-0035 does not apply to this AD.
Although certain service information referenced in EASA AD 2019-0035 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
