AD 2004-13-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-13-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-187-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 38818

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks on the side panels of the keel beams, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection to detect cracks in the keel beam side panels, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1060, Revision 01. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 4,300 flight cycles or 9,600 flight hours. Repair any cracks found in 'Area A' or 'Area B' before further flight, as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,500 flight cycles after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those airplanes on which Airbus Modification 30355 has been incorporated in production.

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