Airbus A320-251N airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): AIRBUS · AIRBUS SAS
Model: A320-251N
Registry codes: 3940325, 3940310
Registered: 120 aircraft
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Engines: 2 · Turbo-fan
Seats: 190
Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
Certification: Type certificated
Data sheet: TCDSA28NM
Holder: Airbus SAS

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 118

2016Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 118 aircraft
2016	4
2017	15
2018	21
2019	23
2020	10
2021	14
2022	13
2023	8
2024	5
2025	3
2026	2

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 83

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2017In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 133 ADs
2017	2
2018	10
2019	15
2020	20
2021	10
2022	13
2023	14
2024	12
2025	20
2026	17

Airframe · Airbus A320-251N

AD 2026-17-04Landing GearEffective Oct 1, 2026 · Supersedes AD 2024-25-06 AD 2026-18-03WingsEffective Sep 18, 2026 AD 2026-15-13PneumaticEffective Sep 2, 2026 · Supersedes AD 2025-16-12

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Airframe · Airbus A320-251N

SAIB NE-19-03Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565Issued Feb 19, 2019

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Registered aircraft · 120

N301FRBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 2016 · S/N 7141 N303FRBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 2016 · S/N 7249 N304FRBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 2016 · S/N 7367

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NTSB investigations · 4

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Terrain induced turbulenceEnvironmental issues1 case

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB DCA25LA266Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openAirbus A320-251N · Denver, COJul 12, 2025 · N384FR NTSB DCA23LA196Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-251N · Dallas, TXThe flight’s encounter with convective turbulence.Mar 2, 2023 · N366FR · No damage NTSB DCA22LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A320-251N · Paradise, NVThe captain’s failure to maintain proper pitch attitude during landing, likely caused by improper seat position.Dec 13, 2021 · N307FR · Substantial damage NTSB DCA19CA206Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Denver, COan encounter with mountain wave turbulence.Aug 27, 2019 · N328FR · No damage

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FAA incident reports · 7

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Incident 20250119001549IAirbus A320-251N · Raleigh Durham, NCDuring the climb out the crew received an eng 2 loop fault message that stayed on for a few seconds and went away. After reaching cruising altitude of 36,000 feet, the crew received an engine 2 fire warning, the warning went away before the crew could…Jan 19, 2025 · N350FR · Minor damage Accident 20211212020579AAirbus A320-251N · Las Vegas, NVNarrative based on the initial statement by the captain, who was the pilot flying. During the star, las approach cleared [privacy data omitted]to prino D21.3 at 8,000 feet for the ILS 26L, and was told to maintain 210 knots until larre. After prino flaps one…Dec 12, 2021 · N307FR · Substantial damage Incident 20211023018519IAirbus A320-251N · Raleigh Durham, NCOn October 23, 2021, at approximately 2140Z,[privacy data omitted], an Airbus A-320-251N aircraft N304FR was in route on a scheduled flight from norfolk, Virginia (orf) to orlando, Florida mco. The flight crew declared an emergency due to an odor on the…Oct 23, 2021 · N304FR · No damage Incident 20200515006689IAirbus A320-251N · Orlando, FLOnce fft 1094 arrived at isp pilot ground inspection revealed damaged inlet cowl components an 1st stage fan blade 1EA.May 15, 2020 · N336FR · Substantial damage Incident 20191029022509IAirbus A320-251N · Trenton, NJCrew noticed birds as they rotated for takeoff. Having no evidence of any strikes, proceeded to destination where damage to a flap was discovered. Aircraft was then taken out of service for repairs.Oct 29, 2019 · N324FR · Minor damage Accident 20190827014769AAirbus A320-251N · Denver, COOn 8/27/2019 at approximately 1315 MDT frontier flight 461, msp to den, encountered turbulence on descent at 15, 000 feet. The aft flight attendant was attempting to get in her jumpseat when she lost her footing while stepping toward her jumpseat causing her…Aug 27, 2019 · N328FR · No damage Incident 20190731010049IAirbus A320-251N · Boston, MATaxiing into the gate, aircraft struck a container dolly that had been left in the clear zone. Result was a two foot long scrape on the right engine cowling.Jul 31, 2019 · N332FR · Minor damage

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Service difficulty reports · 657

SDR F3LA202610020451Door Sill · corrodedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED AND IS IN CHECK FOR SCHEDULED MX. DURING INSPECTION OF THE AFT CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE FOUND CORROSION R2 DOORSILL BEAM FR-68. PERFORMED REPLACEMENT OF R2 DOOR SILL IAW-SRM-53-41-14-300-001 REV 50.Oct 1, 2026 · N378FR · Airbus A320251N · Fuselage Main, Structure SDR F3LA202610020450Door Sill · corrodedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED AND IS IN CHECK FOR SCHEDULED MX. DURING INSPECTION OF THE AFT CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE FOUND CORROSION R2 DOORSILL BEAM FR-68. PERFORMED REPLACEMENT OF R2 DOOR SILL IAW-SRM-53-41-14-300-001 REV 50. /END/Oct 1, 2026 · N378FR · Airbus A320251N · Fuselage Main, Structure SDR F3LA202608070442Slide Raft · failedFOUND DURING RON MAINTENANCE NO DELAY RECORDED. LP636349 ITEM #1. L2 DOOR SLIDE 7502MM FAILED EPSU TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED L2 DOOR SLIDE 7502MM, OPS TEST GOOD. TORQUE WRENCH: F9TAB14213C DUE: 08-2026 AMM 25-62-44-000-012A, AMM 25-62-44-400-002A. /END/Aug 6, 2026 · N389FR · Airbus A320251N · Escape Slide

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STCs that may be installed · 149

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC ST12434ACReplacement of the wing fuel tank access panel gasketAviation Devices & Electronic Components, LLC STC ST02714CHModify the aircraft interior to match standard passenger configurationsAtin OOH LLC STC ST00885LAInstallation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems

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