AD 2015-18-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking on the rib flange area of the front spar of the wing center section, which can reduce the structural integrity of fuselage frame 36 and the wing center section.
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Required Actions
Modify the rib flange on the front spar of the wing center section by installing shims and new fasteners to reinforce pressure floor fittings. Perform repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking of the radius of the rib flanges and vertical stiffener at frame 36. Conduct a rototest inspection for cracking of the fastener holes of the rib flanges. Repair if needed.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers up to MSN 0084 inclusive, and additional airplanes having MSNs 001, 009, and 015.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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