AD 2004-25-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-25-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18773
FR Citation
70 FR 1184

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection to detect cracking on the outboard flanges around the fastener holes of frames 38 through 41, between stringers 12 and 21, using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1032, Revision 02, dated December 5, 2001. The inspection intervals are reduced based on the airplane's inspection history and flight cycle counts.

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Compliance Time

Within specified flight cycles, depending on the airplane's inspection history and flight cycle counts.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 21346 has not been done, certificated in any category.

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