AD 96-25-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Series Airplanes

AD Number
96-25-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-47-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320-111 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-211 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-212 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Series Airplanes
aircraft Airbus A320-231 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue-related cracking in the shroud box attachment lug could result in the loss of the shroud box and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect cracks of the rear bracket attached to the outboard rib of the shroud boxes and the surfaces of the lugs adjacent to the bushes. If cracks are detected, replace the bracket with a modified bracket. Replace the outboard aft brackets with modified brackets having floating boxes within 4 years after the initial inspection.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 17,000 total landings, or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD (January 27, 1997), whichever occurs later. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 6,000 landings for A320-100 series or 4,800 landings for A320-200 series. The bracket replacement must be done prior to further flight if cracks are found. The modified bracket installation must be completed within 4 years following the initial inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, and -231 series airplanes as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1034, Revision 2.

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