AD 2015-09-03

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2015-09-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0589
FR Citation
80 FR 24207

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A318-111 and -112 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks on the forward corner fittings of engine pylon aft secondary structures, initiated by stress corrosion, could lead to detachment of the lower fairing attachment and/or loss of the aft fixed fairing with the movable fairing from the airplane in flight, potentially resulting in damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections of certain forward corner fittings of the pylon aft secondary structures are required to detect cracks or deformation. Corrective actions, including replacement of the corner fittings, are necessary if cracks or deformation are found. Optional terminating action is provided by replacing the corner fittings with improved parts as per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-54-1019, Revision 02.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, and Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, with specific forward corner fittings (Part Numbers D54530014201 and D54530014200) of engine pylon aft secondary structures pre-modification 38067 or pre-Airbus Service Bulletin A320-54-1019.

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