AD 2007-20-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318-111 and A318-112 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318-111 and A318-112 Airplanes and Model A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and failure of certain life-limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) to incorporate service life limits for certain items and inspections to detect fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in certain structures. Accomplish repetitive ultrasonic inspections of the wing/fuselage joint cruciform fittings in accordance with the revised ALS of the ICA.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the revised ALS of the ICA.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318-111, A318-112, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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