AD 93-21-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; AIRBUS INDUSTRIE Model A320-111 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of structural integrity of the fuselage due to breakage of rivet heads at the junction between frame 15 and the skin on the left and right side between stops 3 and 7.
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Required Actions
Perform an external detailed visual inspection for rivet head breakage at specified locations. If no breakage detected, replace rivets with high-strength titanium Hilite bolts before 22,000 landings or 180 days. If fewer than 2 broken rivets per side, replace rivets within 100 landings. If 2 or more broken rivets on either side, replace rivets before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 total landings, or within 60 days after the effective date (December 13, 1993), whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 6,000 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-111 series airplanes, serial numbers 005 through 012 inclusive, where Modification 20774 from Service Bulletin A320-53-1004 has not been completed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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