Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-21660 · Engine exhaust
Airbus SAS Airplanes
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and -941 airplanes, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and -941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of missing or disbonded pressure seals on two thrust reverser (TR) translating cowls. This AD requires a one-time inspection of each thrust reverser for damage, seal bonding rework, and replacement of translating cowl pressure seals if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. 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, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0035, dated January 25, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0035).
(1) Where EASA AD 2021-0035 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The “Remarks” section of EASA AD 2021-0035 does not apply to this AD.
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021-0035 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
