# Proposed AD FAA-2019-0485: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2019-20-04
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 26, 2019, 84 FR 30052
- Comments due: August 12, 2019
- Became: [AD 2019-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-20-04)
- Docket: FAA-2019-0485 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2019-0485, where comments are filed)
- FR document: 2019-13421
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ae/3e/ae3e83cb6d0a8069c06bcd78db4adec9f9eb453d86bc0c76cb8c7f1ceede1489 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-06-26/pdf/2019-13421.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/06/26/2019-13421/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/75139F2B855755BF86258425004988A8.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2019-0485

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of thrust reverser unit (TRU) beams found with evidence of thermally caused material degradation in the rearmost section of the TRU beam at certain latches. This proposed AD would require an inspection for heat damage of each left-hand and right-hand TRU beam. Depending on findings, this proposed AD might also require inspections of the TRU beam latches, the TRU beam clevises, and the thrust reverser outer fixed structure rear area; corrective actions; and replacement of TRU beams; as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 26, 2019: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2019-13421, comments due Aug 12, 2019 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/06/26/2019-13421/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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