AD 2016-14-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-14-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-2964
FR Citation
81 FR 44496

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A319 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the forward pressure bulkhead at Frame (FR) 35 on the left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Reinforce the forward pressure bulkhead at Frame 35, stringer 30, on both the left-hand and right-hand sides. Measure the diameters of certain fastener holes and, if not oversized, perform a rotating probe inspection for cracking. Cold expand crack-free holes or repair oversize or cracked holes using a method approved by the FAA, EASA, or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

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