AD 2018-09-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A318 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Republication |
Unsafe Condition
The holes of the upper cleat to upper stringer attachments at certain areas of the left- and right-hand wings are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).
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Required Actions
Modifying the holes of the upper cleat to upper stringer attachments at certain areas of the left- and right-hand wings by oversizing the holes, doing an eddy current inspection of the affected holes for damage, and repair.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A318 series airplanes and Model A319 series airplanes; all Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and all Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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