EASA Sets Inspection Procedures for Airbus A320 Family-Aircraft Due to Fuselage Panel Flaw

December 18, 2025

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European Aviation Safety Agency Issues AD for A319, A320, and A321 Aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued inspection procedures for Airbus A320 family-aircraft affected by a faulty panel flaw. The inspection is due to quality issues identified by an Airbus supplier. Airbus has trimmed its delivery projections for the year due to the issue. The proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) will be closed for consultation on January 14, 2026. This is reported by AeroTime.

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1766052248235-1490

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EASA Sets Inspection Procedures for Airbus A320 Family-Aircraft Due to Fuselage Panel Flaw

December 18, 2025

1 min read

European Aviation Safety Agency Issues AD for A319, A320, and A321 Aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued inspection procedures for Airbus A320 family-aircraft affected by a faulty panel flaw. The inspection is due to quality issues identified by an Airbus supplier. Airbus has trimmed its delivery projections for the year due to the issue. The proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) will be closed for consultation on January 14, 2026. This is reported by AeroTime.

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aircraft inspection fuselage panel flaw EASA AD Airbus A320 aircraft safety

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1766052248235-1490

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/easa-airworthiness-directive-airbus-a320-panel-inspections