AD 2018-06-04

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-06-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0902
FR Citation
83 FR 13387

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

cracking around the fasteners attaching the pressure panel to the flexible bracket at FR 36, adjacent to the longitudinal beams on the left and right sides of the airplane, and by the discovery of additional cracks under the longitudinal beams at locations that are not included in the inspection area required by AD 2004-03-07.

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Required Actions

inspect the fastener holes on the pressure panel between FR 35 and FR 36 under the longitudinal beam and modification or repair as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A318 and Model A319 series airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131,-211, -21-, 213, -231, and -232 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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