AD 2000-12-04

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-12-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-95-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 37272

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of fuselage frames and frame feet at fuselage frames FR37 through FR41, adjacent to stringer 23, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Perform a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection to detect fatigue cracks in the specified frames and frame feet. Depending on configuration, either repeat the HFEC inspection at specified intervals or modify fastener holes as per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1141, Revision 01.

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Compliance Time

Varies by configuration: within 3,500 flight cycles after the effective date, or within 16,000 flight cycles after specific service bulletin accomplishment, or prior to 20,000 total flight cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those with specific modifications or service bulletins already accomplished.

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