AD 2018-25-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2018-25-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0641
FR Citation
83 FR 67049

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

cracks on the frame forks and outer skin on the forward and aft cargo compartment doors, which could lead to reduced structural integrity and failure of the cargo compartment door, possible decompression of the airplane, and injury to occupants.

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Required Actions

modifying certain forward and aft cargo compartment doors, and related investigative and corrective actions, including a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) rotating probe inspection for cracks, oversizing and cold-expanding any affected holes, and repair.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.

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