AD 2013-16-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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