AD 2020-07-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
structural parts made of aluminum alloy with inadequate heat treatment, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
a one-time eddy current conductivity measurement of certain cabin, cargo compartment, and frame structural parts to determine if aluminum alloy with inadequate heat treatment was used, and replacement if necessary, and for certain airplanes, additional work (a one-time eddy current conductivity measurement of certain other structural parts, and replacement if necessary).
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Compliance Time
within 108 months from the date of aircraft manufacture
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A318-112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -115, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-214, -216, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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