AD 2018-13-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-13-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1102
FR Citation
83 FR 33809

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-211 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the front spar vertical stringers on the wings, which could result in the reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections for cracking of the radius of the front spar vertical stringers and the horizontal floor beam on FR 36, repetitive inspections for cracking of the fastener holes of the front spar vertical stringers on FR 36, and repair if necessary. Reporting of inspection findings and modification of the airplane as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1200.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes, manufacturer serial number MSN 0080 up to MSN 0155 inclusive, and airplanes with vertical stiffeners of the forward wing spar upper end with stiffener cap thickness increased from 4 to 6 mm (Airbus mod 21290P1547)

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