AD 96-15-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking on the lower forward corner of the sliding window frames at frame 4 could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a high frequency eddy current inspection to detect cracks around the fasteners of the sliding window frames, and repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 15,000 landings if no cracks are found. If cracks are detected, repair them prior to further flight. Install Airbus Modification 23685P3199 for each fastener hole prior to 30,000 total landings or 5 years after the AD's effective date, whichever is later, to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 15,000 total landings, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 series airplanes with manufacturer's serial numbers 002 through 008 inclusive, 010 through 014 inclusive, 016 through 078 inclusive, and 080 through 098 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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