AD 2004-07-15

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321-111, -112, and -131 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-07-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-17-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 17906

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A321-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A321-111, -112, and -131 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the area surrounding certain attachment holes of the forward pintle fittings of the main landing gear (MLG) and the actuating cylinder anchorage fittings on the inner rear spar, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the inspection threshold and repetitive intervals for the currently required repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking on the inner rear spar of the wings. Repair, if necessary, any detected fatigue cracking.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified revised intervals as outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A321-111, -112, and -131 series airplanes.

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