AD 2013-16-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-16-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1076
FR Citation
78 FR 52414

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-214 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Missing fastener between certain stringers of the fuselage frame that connects the frame to a tee, which could result in cracking and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a general visual inspection for a missing fastener between stringer 25 and stringer 26 on the right-hand side of fuselage frame FR 24. If the fastener is missing, conduct a rototest inspection for cracking of the adjacent fastener holes and perform a modification or repair of the fuselage frame as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD or before the accumulation of 24,000 total flight cycles since first flight, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-211, -213, and -231 airplanes, with manufacturer serial numbers specified in the AD.

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