AD 2018-02-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage was found on the pressurized floor fittings at Frame (FR) 36, below the lower surface panel, during centre fuselage certification full scale fatigue testing. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Accomplish the modification that was optional in AD 2016-02-01, which is modification 21282, that reinforces the pressurized floor fitting lower surface by changing material. For affected in-service aeroplanes, repetitive inspections are required, and depending on findings, corrective action(s) may be necessary.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Before further flight
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes, manufacturer serial number 0105 and later, and airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1028 has been done.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.