Federal Register #2026-19084

FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS A330 Series: Modification and Inspection Requirements

This opportunity concerns a regulatory safety directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airbus SAS A330 series airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Continued Operational Safety Branch, Airworthiness Products Section - OEM Highlight: - Airbus SAS - Products/Services Requested: - Modification of anti-ice piccolo tube restraint brackets on nacelle inlet cowls - Repetitive special detailed inspections (SDIs) for discrepancies - Further modification as needed based on inspection findings - Quantities: - Estimated 70 U.S. registered Airbus A330 aircraft affected - Notable Requirements: - Prohibition of specific repairs (FRSZ026) - Restrictions on installation of affected parts unless modified - Compliance with referenced EASA AD 2025-0164 - Addressing potential safety risks including thermal anti-ice feed pipe disengagement, ice build-up, engine damage, and reduced airplane control - Estimated Compliance Cost: - Up to $12,098 per airplane - No specific part numbers or procurement quantities provided; this is a regulatory action, not a traditional procurement

Description

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked and broken restraint brackets of the anti-ice piccolo tube found during maintenance on certain nacelle inlet cowls. It requires modification of certain affected parts and repetitive special detailed inspections for others, with prohibitions on certain repairs and limitations on installation of affected parts. The AD aims to address an unsafe condition that could lead to thermal anti-ice feed pipe disengagement, ice build-up, engine damage, and reduced airplane control.

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