AD 2017-12-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A crack found during an inspection of the pocket radius of the fuselage frame between frame 36 and 37 above stringer 6 on the left-hand side lap joint, which could lead to in-flight decompression of the airplane, possibly resulting in injury to occupants.
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Required Actions
Repetitive low frequency eddy current inspections or repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections of the pocket radii located between fuselage frames 35 and 40, above stringer 6 on both the left-hand and right-hand sides. Repair is required if necessary, and the repair terminates the repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-212, -214, -232, and -233 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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