AD 2017-10-23

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-10-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9431
FR Citation
82 FR 24043

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A321 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks could develop on holes at certain fuselage frame locations, specifically at frame (FR) 35.2A between stringers (STR) 22 and STR 23 on the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) sides, which could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive special detailed (rototest) inspections (SDI) for cracking on the affected holes at frame 35.2A between stringers 22 and 23, and perform repairs if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A321 series airplanes with specific fuselage frame configurations as described in the AD.

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