AD 2016-02-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-02-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1427
FR Citation
81 FR 4878

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-211 and -231 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the pressurized floor fittings at frame 36, which could result in failure of a floor fitting and subsequent depressurization of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Inspect the pressurized floor fittings at frame 36 for cracks. Renew the zone protective finish or replace fittings with new fittings if necessary. Perform inspections within reduced compliance times and intervals.

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Compliance Time

Within reduced compliance times and intervals as specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 0002 through 0104 inclusive.

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