AD 2018-09-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Republication

AD Number
2018-09-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1245
FR Citation
83 FR 22354

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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