AD 2017-12-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-12-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9571
FR Citation
82 FR 27408

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A321-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks could develop on the fastener holes of certain frames (FR 35.1, FR 35.2, and FR 35.3) between stringers STR 29 and STR 32, and at the FR 35.2 to Slidebox junction (Triform fitting), on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides of the affected airplanes.

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Required Actions

Inspect the affected frame locations for cracking of fastener holes. Repair if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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