AD 2000-10-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-10-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-99-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 34069

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in certain areas of the rear spar of the wing, which may lead to reduced structural integrity of the wing and the main landing gear (MLG).

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing rear spar using repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect fatigue cracking. Repair any detected cracking. Modify the wing rear spar web and cold expand certain attachment holes for the forward pintle fitting and certain holes at the actuating cylinder anchorage of the MLG.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, as specified in the AD, with certain configurations and serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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