# N669NK: 2016 Airbus A321-231

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (registry code 3940032, 379 seats)
- Engine: [IAE V2533-A5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/iae-v2533-a5) (registry code 34611)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A28NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A28NM) (Airbus SAS), [TCDS E40NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E40NE) (International Aero Engines AG (IAE)) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 7296
- Year built: 2016
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: September 8, 2016
- Certificate issued: April 21, 2025
- Expires: April 30, 2032
- Mode S code: A8D6DE
- Registered owner: [Spirit Airlines LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPIRIT%20AIRLINES%20LLC)
- Location: [Dania Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dania%20Beach)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 26.0612° N, 80.1360° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33004, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=669NK
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669NK

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 293 in force

### Matched by airframe (Airbus A321-231)

- [AD 2026-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-04): Landing Gear · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 46 more. Effective Oct 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-01): Fuselage · Airbus A320-211, A320-212, A320-214 and 12 more. Effective Oct 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-18-03): Wings · Airbus A318-112, A319-115, A319-132 and 14 more. Effective Sep 18, 2026
- [AD 2026-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-04): Fuselage · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 56 more. Effective Aug 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-02): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 46 more. Effective Jul 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-10-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-17): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Jul 6, 2026
- [AD 2026-10-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-15): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-122 and 35 more. Effective Jul 6, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-09-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-09-17): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 45 more. Effective Jun 18, 2026
- [AD 2026-09-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-09-16): Fuselage · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 33 more. Effective Jun 18, 2026
- [AD 2026-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-11-04): Stabilizers · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 40 more. Effective Jun 15, 2026
- [AD 2026-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-09-03): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 45 more. Effective Jun 12, 2026
- [AD 2026-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-03-10): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 45 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2025-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-23-09): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Jan 13, 2026
- [AD 2025-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-24-51): Flight controls · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 37 more. Effective Jan 6, 2026
- [AD 2025-20-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-19): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Jan 2, 2026
- [AD 2025-20-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-15): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Jan 2, 2026
- [AD 2025-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-19-08): Wings · Airbus A319-111, A319-113, A319-112 and 17 more. Effective Dec 30, 2025
- [AD 2025-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-03): Oxygen · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 70 more. Effective Oct 20, 2025
- [AD 2025-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-05): Fuselage · Airbus A321-111, A321-112, A321-131 and 5 more. Effective Oct 1, 2025
- [AD 2025-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-16-10): Flight controls · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 44 more. Effective Sep 22, 2025
- [AD 2025-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-16-04): Equipment/furnishings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 46 more. Effective Sep 18, 2025
- [AD 2025-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-17): Landing Gear · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 46 more. Effective Sep 17, 2025
- [AD 2025-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-13-10): Wings · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 36 more. Effective Aug 14, 2025
- [AD 2025-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-10-07): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Jun 26, 2025
- [AD 2025-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-10-05): Landing gear · Airbus A321-111, A321-112, A321-131 and 15 more. Effective Jun 26, 2025
- [AD 2025-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-05): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Jun 5, 2025
- [AD 2025-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-04): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Mar 17, 2025
- [AD 2025-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-01-02): Fuselage · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 20 more. Effective Mar 11, 2025
- [AD 2024-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-26-05): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-620 and 87 more. Effective Mar 11, 2025
- [AD 2024-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-25-12): Landing gear · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 35 more. Effective Mar 7, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-08): Flight Controls · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 70 more. Effective Feb 26, 2025
- [AD 2024-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-26-04): Pneumatic · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 44 more. Effective Feb 18, 2025
- [AD 2024-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-24-10): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Jan 13, 2025
- [AD 2024-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-24-09): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Jan 13, 2025
- [AD 2024-19-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-15): Oxygen · Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Cylinder, Valve Assembly, Oxygen Valve and 103 more. Effective Nov 26, 2024
- [AD 2024-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-12-01): Wings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 25 more. Effective Aug 13, 2024
- [AD 2024-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-11-01): Electrical Power · Airbus A300 B4-2C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203 and 94 more. Effective Jul 3, 2024
- [AD 2024-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-08-08): Electrical Power · Airbus A300 B4-2C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203 and 94 more. Effective Jun 6, 2024
- [AD 2024-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-06-07): Wings · Airbus A319-115, A320-214, A320-216 and 14 more. Effective May 22, 2024
- [AD 2024-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-04-04): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Apr 22, 2024
- [AD 2023-23-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-11): Landing gear · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Jan 23, 2024
- [AD 2023-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-04): Wings · Airbus A321-111, A321-112, A321-131 and 5 more. Effective Jan 16, 2024
- [AD 2023-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-08): Electric and electronic common installation · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Jan 5, 2024
- [AD 2023-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-20-12): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 38 more. Effective Nov 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-18-02): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Oct 24, 2023
- [AD 2023-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-03): Doors · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Sep 5, 2023
- [AD 2023-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-01): Fuel · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Jul 12, 2023
- [AD 2023-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-11): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Jul 10, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023

### Matched by engine (IAE V2533-A5)

- [AD 2026-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-03): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Sep 24, 2026
- [AD 2025-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-19-13): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Oct 29, 2025
- [AD 2025-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-16): Turbine Engine Compressor Sections · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Oct 10, 2025
- [AD 2024-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-11-03): Turbine Engine · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Jun 26, 2024
- [AD 2022-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-09): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Mar 15, 2022
- [AD 2021-14-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-14-19): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Aug 5, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-51): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5 and 4 more. Effective Jul 19, 2021
- [AD 2021-05-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-05-18): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 8 more. Effective Apr 29, 2021
- [AD 2021-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-01-03): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 8 more. Effective Jan 21, 2021
- [AD 2020-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-09-03): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 8 more. Effective May 29, 2020
- [AD 2020-07-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-07-51): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 6 more. Effective Apr 28, 2020
- [AD 2019-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-18-01): Turbine Section · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5 and 4 more. Effective Oct 15, 2019
- [AD 2017-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-07): Turbine Engine · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Aug 21, 2017
- [AD 2016-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-11): No. 3 bearing · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 7 more. Effective Jan 20, 2017
- [AD 2016-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-18-10): High- pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 hub · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 6 more. Effective Oct 7, 2016
- [AD 2015-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-10-04): HPC stage 3 to 8 drum · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 7 more. Effective Jul 1, 2015
- [AD 2011-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-08): High- pressure turbine (HPT) case burn-through events · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 7 more. Effective Jan 17, 2012
- [AD 2010-06-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-06-18): Vortex reducers · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 7 more. Effective Apr 22, 2010
- [AD 2008-14-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-15): No. 4 bearing oil system components · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 7 more. Effective Aug 20, 2008
- [AD 2007-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-21-05): Monitoring of N2 vibration on all IAE V2500 series engines · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 7 more. Effective Nov 15, 2007
- [AD 2006-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-25-01): Master magnetic chip detector (MCD) · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5 and 4 more. Effective Jan 8, 2007
- [AD 2004-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-08): Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 7 more. Effective Jul 23, 2004
- [AD 2000-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-07): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 6 more. Effective Dec 6, 2000
- [AD 99-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-01): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Stage 1 Inner Rotating Airseal (TOBI ID seal) · International Aero Engines V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5 and 4 more. Effective Jun 25, 1999
- [AD 99-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-04-03): High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Stage 9-12 Drum · International Aero Engines V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5 and 5 more. Effective Apr 12, 1999

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2025-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-07) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 44 more. Effective Oct 1, 2025
- [AD 2025-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-10-12) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 55 more. Effective Jul 2, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-07) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Mar 21, 2025
- [AD 2025-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-03-06) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Mar 21, 2025
- [AD 2024-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-25-06) (historical): Landing Gear · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 44 more. Effective Dec 30, 2024
- [AD 2024-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-13) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A320-211, A320-212, A320-214 and 43 more. Effective Nov 26, 2024
- [AD 2024-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-04-07) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Apr 22, 2024
- [AD 2024-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-04-03) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Apr 19, 2024
- [AD 2023-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-25-09) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 69 more. Effective Feb 7, 2024
- [AD 2023-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-11) (historical): Oxygen · AVOX Systems Oxygen valve assemblies (body and gage assemblies), Oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, A300 B2-1A and 102 more. Effective Sep 5, 2023
- [AD 2023-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-13-10) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Sep 5, 2023
- [AD 2023-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-01) (historical): Pneumatic · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Jun 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-02) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Apr 18, 2023
- [AD 2023-04-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-04-06) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Apr 10, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-05) (historical): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Jan 9, 2023
- [AD 2022-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-10) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Dec 30, 2022
- [AD 2022-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-18-09) (historical): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 24 more. Effective Oct 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-15-05) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Aug 31, 2022
- [AD 2022-14-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-14-10) (historical): Wings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Aug 19, 2022
- [AD 2022-09-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-16) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Jun 30, 2022
- [AD 2022-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-08) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective May 26, 2022
- [AD 2022-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-08) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, Flight Controls · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective May 19, 2022
- [AD 2022-07-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-15) (historical): Landing gear · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective May 2, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-02) (historical): Equipment/furnishings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A319-111 and 22 more. Effective Apr 26, 2022
- [AD 2022-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-09) (historical): Oxygen System · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2K-3C and 94 more. Effective Apr 4, 2022
- [AD 2022-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-03) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Mar 30, 2022
- [AD 2022-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-11) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Mar 15, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-15) (historical): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 20 more. Effective Jan 10, 2022
- [AD 2021-25-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-25-14) (historical): Wings · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 20 more. Effective Jan 5, 2022
- [AD 2021-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-04) (historical): Wings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Dec 27, 2021
- [AD 2021-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-08) (historical): Electrical Power · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 72 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021
- [AD 2021-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-01) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Sep 28, 2021
- [AD 2020-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-03) (historical): Equipment/furnishings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Dec 28, 2020
- [AD 2020-22-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-22-16) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Dec 10, 2020
- [AD 2020-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-11) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Nov 20, 2020
- [AD 2020-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-10) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Nov 19, 2020
- [AD 2020-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-05) (historical): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 42 more. Effective Nov 19, 2020
- [AD 2020-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-01) (historical): Fire protection · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Aug 19, 2020
- [AD 2020-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-10) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective May 4, 2020
- [AD 2020-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-05-16) (historical): Wings · Airbus A319-115, A320-214, A320-216 and 11 more. Effective Apr 24, 2020
- [AD 2020-06-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-18) (historical): Flight controls · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Apr 2, 2020
- [AD 2019-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-26-11) (historical): Equipment/ furnishings · Airbus A318-112, A319-115, A319-132 and 11 more. Effective Mar 12, 2020
- [AD 2020-01-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-01-17) (historical): Equipment/ furnishings · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 43 more. Effective Feb 14, 2020
- [AD 2019-24-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-24-13) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Feb 3, 2020
- [AD 2019-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-23-01) (historical): Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 37 more. Effective Jan 9, 2020
- [AD 2019-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-21-10) (historical): Wings · Airbus A321-111, A321-112, A321-131 and 5 more. Effective Dec 24, 2019
- [AD 2019-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-20-10) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 24 more. Effective Dec 18, 2019
- [AD 2019-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-20-03) (historical): Information systems · Airbus A340-312, A340-313, A318-111 and 48 more. Effective Nov 19, 2019
- [AD 2019-19-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-19-15) (historical): Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A318-121 and 36 more. Effective Nov 14, 2019
- [AD 2019-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-18-07) (historical): Fuselage · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 20 more. Effective Oct 31, 2019

All 436: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669NK/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (5 in force)

- [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB NM-14-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-14-21): Communications: Honeywell RTA 44D VHF Transceivers. Issued Jun 3, 2014
- [SAIB NM-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-13-03): Hydraulic Power System: Power Transfer Unit. Issued Oct 23, 2012
- [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006
- [SAIB 2026-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2026-11): Theft of Turbofan Engine Parts before Mutilation. Issued Jun 8, 2026

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N669NK.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N669NK.

## Service difficulty reports (28)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR GTIA2026012939260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2026012939260), Jan 26, 2026: FLASHLIGHT ASSY. INOPERATIVE. FA C FLASHLIGHT INOP ( FLASHLIGHT AND HOLDERS (FLIGHT DECK OR CABIN) )-R & R FA C FLASH LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-51-00. OPS CK GOOD. THIS CLEARS DMI 6028887-1, PLA
- [SDR GTIA2025121139198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2025121139198), Dec 10, 2025: FLASHLIGHT. NO TEST. L1 JUMPSEAT FLASHLIGHT TEST BUTTON INOP ( FLASHLIGHT AND HOLDERS (FLIGHT DECK OR CABIN) )-R/R L1 FLASHLIGHT AND TEST BUTTON PER A/C DRAWING TITLE A321 CEO EMERG
- [SDR GTIA2025120839196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2025120839196), Dec 7, 2025: MEGAPHONE. INOPERATIVE. FORWARD MEGAPHONE NOT WORKING-REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD MEGA PHONE IAW AMM 25-65-51. OPS CHK GOOD
- [SDR GTIA2025063038977](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2025063038977), Jun 29, 2025: SKIN PANEL. CORRODED. CORROSION UPPER SURFACE LOC RIB 5 SPAR AREA ON LH WING RAF-01 3425498-01 GENERATED-PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR ON UPPER SURFACE LOC. RIB 5 REAR SPAR AREA ON LH W
- [SDR GTIA2025063038976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2025063038976), Jun 29, 2025: SKIN PANEL. CORRODED. CORROSION UPPER SURFACE BOTTOM SKIN LOC BTW RIB 5 AND RIB 5A DATUM ON RH WING RAF-01 3425500-01 GERNERATED-PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR LOC. BOTTOM SKIN LOC. BTW 
- [SDR GTIA2025063038975](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2025063038975), Jun 29, 2025: SKIN PANEL. CORRODED. CORROSION LOWER SURFACE BOTTOM SKIN LOC BTW RIB 11 AND RIB 12 FRONT SPAR ON RH WING RAF-01 3425499-02 GENERATED-PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR LOC LOWER SURFACE BOT
- [SDR GTIA2024100738416](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024100738416), Oct 3, 2024: MEGAPHONE. DAMAGED. REF T/C 256551-01-1 AFT MEGAPHONE DAMAGE -R/R AFT MEGAPHONE I AW NKS DRAWINGS NUMBER: A321CEO-EMER EQUIP, OPS CHK GOOD IAW AMM 25-65-51
- [SDR GTIA2024080238267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024080238267), Jul 30, 2024: EPSU. NO TEST. EPSU (10 WL) FAILED BITE CHECK-REMOVED EPSU PER TSM 33-51-00. INSTALLED EPSU AND BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-58. OPS CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR GTIA2023111737617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023111737617), Nov 15, 2023: FLASHLIGHT. DAMAGED. DURING WA FOUND PILOTS FLASHLIGHT BROKEN-R+R PILOTS FLASHLIGHT IAW SPIRIT AIRLINES NKS DRAWING NUMBER A321-EMER EQUIP REV. 3
- [SDR GTIA2023081537410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023081537410), Aug 12, 2023: VALVE. LEAKING. AIR ENG 2 BLEED ABNORM PR.-PERFROMED TSM 36-11-00-810-810-A, REF LOG PG'S # 3250774 & 3250775 FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION. #2 ENG PRV SENSE LINE FOUND LEAKING, R+R AN
- [SDR GTIA2023051937200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023051937200), May 17, 2023: MEGAPHONE. INOPERATIVE. AFT MEGAPHONE INOP-R/R AFT MEGAPHONE IAW A321 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT LAYOUT DRAWING #A321-EMER EQUIP REV 3
- [SDR GTIA2023050537171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023050537171), May 4, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. IN CRUISE AT 34000, FAS CALLED AND REPORTED SMELLIN BACK OF CABIN. ALSO DIZZY & LIGHTHEADED. PACK 2 SELECTED OFF IAW COM2 3.226.1 ELIM OF ODOR/FUMES. SMELL DISS
- [SDR GTIA2023032037055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023032037055), Mar 19, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. FUME EVENT PACK 1 IN FLIGHT 12000FT.-NO CABIN ODOR, SMOKE OR FUME REPORT GIVING. APU ALREADY ON DEFERRAL. PERFORMED TSM 05-50-00-810-831-A & FOUND PACK 1 TO HAV
- [SDR GTIA2022062336491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022062336491), Jun 21, 2022: NONE. DENTED. DENT ON FUSELAGE- FRAME 53 + 14" STRINGER 40-41 LEFT. RAF-01 2964659-01 GENERATED.-REPAIRED DENT IN FUSELAGE SKIN FR 53+14 STR 40-41 LH PER A321 SRM 53-00-11-30
- [SDR GTIA2022062336490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022062336490), Jun 21, 2022: DOOR SILL. CORRODED. R-4 PASSENGER DOOR SILL HAS CORROSION AROUND FASTENER HOLE AT FR 68 STR 23 RIGHT SIDE. RAF-01 2964658-02 WAS GENERATED FOR MAPPING PURPOSES ONLY.-REMOVED CORROD
- [SDR GTIA2022050936415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022050936415), May 8, 2022: NONE. NONE. FA REPORTED FUEL SMELL AROUND ROW 25 PERFORMED COM. BOOK 2 PAGE 3.22631 SMELL ELIMINATED VIA PAC #2 OFF -PERFORMED PACK #2 INSPECTION AND OPERATION NO ODOR OR F
- [SDR GTIA2022022136294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022022136294), Feb 19, 2022: MEGAPHONE. DAMAGED. WHILE PERFORMING DICARD AND MEGAPHONE BATTERIES FOUND MEGAPHONE SCREWS STRPPED OUT.-REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD MEGAPHONE, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 25-65-51.
- [SDR GTIA2021093036019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021093036019), Sep 29, 2021: NONE. NONE. LED GREEN LIGHT NOT WORK ON FRONT BULL HORN-R&R FRONT MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR GTIA2020052135182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2020052135182), May 18, 2020: DIAPHRAGM. BROKEN. L1 DOOR ASSIST DIAPHRAM BROKEN-REPLACED L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE DIAPHRAM IAW AMM 52-22-00 ALL CHECKS ARE GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2020010934926](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2020010934926), Jan 9, 2020: MEGAPHONE. INOPERATIVE. L1 DOOR MEGAPHONE INOP DURING PREFLT-R+R L1 DOOR MEGAPHONE AND PERFORMED TEST IAW AMM'S 25-65-51/25-65-51-710-002-A. OPS TEST GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA201906203427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA201906203427), Jun 18, 2019: MEGAPHONE. BROKEN. FWD MEGAPHONE BROKEN-R&R MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-65-51. OPS CHECK GOOD. A/C OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR GTIA2019011303085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2019011303085), Jan 13, 2019: UNKNOWN. ODOR. ON DECENT AFT F/A REPORTED SOW SMELL TURNED OFF PACK SMELL, TURNED OFF PACK SMELL AWAY (APROX 12,000)-PERFORMED TSM 05-50-00-831, RAN BOTH ENG NR 1 +2 ISOLATED 
- [SDR GTIA2018060402683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2018060402683), Jun 4, 2018: FLASHLIGHT. UNKNOWN. R3 DOOR JUMP SEAT FLASHLIGHT, REMOVED & REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT IAW CMM 25-60-13, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2018051752657](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2018051752657), May 15, 2018: UNKNOWN. ODOR. PASSENGERS AND FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR, NEAR THE L3 DOOR. PERFORMED TSM 05-50-00. OPERATED THE A/C PACKS WITH APU IAW AMM 21-52-00. OPE
- [SDR GTIA2018020102389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2018020102389), Feb 1, 2018: WARNING MESSAGE. FALSE ACTIVATION. AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT GATE, CLASS II MX MESSAGE FOR SMOKE, ON THE STATUS PAGE. RESET THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND PERFORMED AN OPS TEST OF SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM
- [SDR GTIA2017120302267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2017120302267), Dec 3, 2017: BOTTLE. LOW PRESSURE. DURING WEEKLY CHECK OF AIRCRAFT MAIN CABIN IT WAS FOUND THAT R1 AND L1 DOOR BOTTLE ASSIST PRESSURE IS BELOW LIMITS. SERVICED L1 DOOR AND R1 DOOR BOTTLE ASSIST P
- [SDR GTIA2017072502118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2017072502118), Jul 25, 2017: MEGAPHONE. MALFUNCTIONED. FWD F/A MEGAPHONE GREEN LIGHT INOPERATIVE. SECURED THE FWD MEGAPHONE TOP COVER & PERFORMED THE OPS CHECK IAW AMM 25-65-51. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2017061901991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2017061901991), Jun 19, 2017: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. SMOKE SMELLED AND VISIBLE IN CABIN. PERFORMED TSM 21-00-00-810-801A, NO OIL SOURCE OR LEAK FOUND IN APU COMPARTMENT OR ELBOW DUCT. PERFORMED TSM 71-00-00-810-80

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (217, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Airbus A321-231)

- [STC ST03438NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03438NY): Installation of Adams Rite Lavatory Equipment. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST12434AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12434AC): Replacement of the wing fuel tank access panel gasket. Aviation Devices & Electronic Components, LLC
- [STC ST02714CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02714CH): Modify the aircraft interior to match standard passenger configurations. Atin OOH LLC
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST04493NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04493NY): Conversion of Passenger to Freighter configuration by installing a large Main Deck Cargo Door and Frame Shell Structure, Class "E" Cargo Compartment, Crew Entry Door and Surround Structure, Rigid Cargo Barrier, Floor reinforcements, and other associated modifications. ELBE Flugzeugwerke GmbH
- [STC ST02528LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02528LA): Installation of the Thales Avionics, Inc. Data Transfer Device (DTD) or Solid State Drive (SSD) into the existing Cabin Media Loader (CML). Thales Avionics Inc
- [STC ST02228SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02228SE): Installation of Bin NuLook. Safran Cabin, Inc
- [STC ST04474NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04474NY): Activation of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system. Jet Aviation AG
- [STC ST04254NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04254NY): Installation of Viasat Satcom Software. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST03416NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03416NY): Installation of Intelsat Connectivity Antenna (with demod option). Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST02913NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02913NY): Installation of a Panasonic Avionics Corporation Global Communications Suite (GCS) and/or In-Flight Entertainment System. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST01700AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01700AT-D): Installation of Airshow 420 System. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. Lists A321 Series
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST03741NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03741NY): Viasat KA SATCOM Antenna System Installation, approve configurations. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST03742NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03742NY): Viasat KA Cabin Distribution System Installation. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST00142NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00142NY): Cargo floorboard installation. American Airlines, Inc., Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) Division
- [STC ST02890NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02890NY): Installation of a Panasonic Avionics Corporation Global Communications Suite Antenna. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST04759NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04759NY): Installation of a single cockpit USB charger. Eirtech Aviation Services Inc
- [STC ST02356LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02356LA): Installation of Inflight Warning Systems Fan Vibration Monitor Unit. Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)
- [STC ST02699LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02699LA): Installation of Vogt Aero Nickel Cadmium Battery P/N 2758-LMVA or 2758-RMVA. Vogt Aero LLC
- [STC ST03189CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03189CH): Installation of an advertisement container on the bottom of a seat back tray table. Atin OOH LLC
- [STC ST04462CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04462CH): Installation of Row 44 Broadband Antenna System Provisions. Anuvu IFC Corporation
- [STC ST04528CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04528CH): Installation of a broadband wireless internet system in accordance with Row 44 Master Data Index Listing, Document No. RWO100-0003-00, Revision IR, dated May 26, 2021 or later FAA approved revision. Anuvu IFC Corporation
- [STC ST12229IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12229IB): Installation of Thinkom antenna on the top rear fuselage. EAD Aerospace Airworthiness T/A Eclipse Technics
- [STC ST04288CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04288CH): Installation of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) Transponder System with Honeywell Integrated Multi-Mode Receiver (IMMR), Model Number IMMR 20.1 installed with TSO-C190 compliant GPS antenna. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00892LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00892LA): Installation of Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS). VisionSafe LLC
- [STC ST04292CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04292CH): Installation of JADE SATCOM Antenna System Provisions. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST01818LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01818LA): Installation of Forward RH Stowage. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST02561LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02561LA): C&D Zodiac, Inc. Interior Installations and Modifications per C&D Zodiac, Inc., Index List No. 945-1, Revision B, dated April 20, 2018, or later FAA approved revisions. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST02735LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02735LA): Installation of modular lower deck Cargo Loading System (CLS). Telair International
- [STC ST03417NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03417NY): Installation with demod option of Intelsat Cabin Connectivity System. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST04089NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04089NY): Installation of Cabin Seating. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST04798NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04798NY): AAR Engineering Services Seat Re-pitch. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST02612CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02612CH): Installation of AD Aerospace Cockpit Door Monitoring System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST02626CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02626CH): Installation of ECS EZMount® mechanical mounting assemblies on lower frames of cockpit sliding windows. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST03176NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03176NY): Installation of a Gogo ATG4 system. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04328CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328CH): Installation and activation of the RAVE Wireless Broadband System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04334CH): Installation and activation of an ARINC 791 SATCOM System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04287CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04287CH): The Certification for Transmitting Portable Electronic Device (TPED). Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST11885IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11885IB): Structure Reinforcement Common Design for ARINC 791 Large Antenna Installation. Sabena Technics BGC
- [STC ST11872IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11872IB): Installation of Iridium Antenna. Aerotec Concept
- [STC ST04010NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04010NY): Installation of Reticulated Polyurethane Foam (RPF) For Center Fuel Tank Ignition Mitigation. AerSale Inc
- [STC ST04470NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04470NY): Removal of Ka-band antenna and systems components. Lufthansa Technik AG
- [STC ST00079IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00079IB): Integration of Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher HAFEX. UMLAUT ENGINEERING GMBH
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST04351NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04351NY): Activation of Ka-Band Antenna. Lufthansa Technik AG

All 217: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669NK/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Airbus A321-231 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231/aircraft.md
- The IAE V2533-A5 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/iae-v2533-a5.md

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