AD 2004-25-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-25-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18771
FR Citation
70 FR 1182

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 an ultrasonic inspection to detect cracking in the bottom panels of the keel beam (both left and right), in the area of the frame 46 and stringer 37 intersection at the pressure bulkhead. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 5,200 flight cycles or 10,400 flight hours, whichever is first.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been done.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 21202 has not been done, certificated in any category.

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