AD 2016-08-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-08-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-5811
FR Citation
81 FR 26677

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the inner rear spar, which may lead to reduced structural integrity of the wing and the main landing gear (MLG).

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Required Actions

Modify the inner rear spar web of the wing, cold expand the attachment holes of the forward pintle fitting and the actuating cylinder anchorage of the main landing gear, perform repetitive ultrasonic inspections for cracking of the rear spar of the wing, and take corrective action if necessary. The previously optional terminating action is now required.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (June 8, 2016).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320 series airplanes.

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