AD 2013-15-21

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-15-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1038
FR Citation
78 FR 51058

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319 and A320 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the keel beam side panels below the center wing box between frame (FR) 40 and FR 42, and in part of the area of the upper elliptical cut out forward of FR 41, could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive eddy current inspections for cracks in the affected areas of the keel beam side panels are required, along with corrective actions (repair) if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, as specified in the referenced service information.

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