AD 94-03-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Breakage of rivet heads at the junction between frames 13 and 14, and at the skin on the left and right side between stringers 1 and 7, due to fatigue-related damage.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive external detailed visual inspections at intervals not exceeding 6,000 landings to detect rivet head breakage. Replace discrepant rivets with high-strength titanium Hilite bolts per Service Bulletin A320-53-1010, Revision 3. Replace all rivets with bolts prior to 22,000 total landings if no breakage detected.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 total landings or within 60 days after the effective date (whichever is later), and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 6,000 landings. For replacement: prior to further flight if 8+ rivet heads broken, within 100 landings if fewer than 8 broken, or prior to 22,000 landings if no breakage detected.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes with serial numbers 005 through 008 inclusive, and 010 through 030 inclusive, where Modification 20925 (Service Bulletin A320-53-1010, Rev 3) has not been done.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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