AD 2014-20-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking at the lower riveting of the four titanium angles that connect the belly fairing to the keel beam side panels between frames FR40 and FR42, on both sides of the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections for cracking of the four titanium angles between the belly fairing and the keel beam side panel, an inspection for cracking of the open holes if any cracking is found in the titanium angles, and repair or replacement if necessary. For any titanium angle crack findings, remove the cracked angle, perform a rototest for cracking on the open holes, and install a new titanium angle followed by detailed inspections of the new titanium angles. For any open hole cracking found during a rototest, repair the cracking using an approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within 3,000 flight cycles or 6,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
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