AD 2017-11-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-11-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-7262
FR Citation
82 FR 25940

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-211 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the fastener holes of the former junction of the aft fuselage, specifically at frame (FR) 68 between stringers 4 and 5, which could propagate and reduce structural integrity.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections of the fastener holes at the former junction of the aft fuselage, specifically at frame (FR) 68 between stringers 4 and 5. Depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable repair solutions, including cold working of fastener and tooling holes as per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1090. Rotating probe inspection and eddy current inspection of cold expanded holes as part of repair actions.

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Compliance Time

Within revised inspection compliance times, as specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes.

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