AD 98-12-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking around the attachment holes for the access panels in the lower skin of the wing between ribs 13 and 22 could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a high frequency eddy current inspection prior to 20,000 total flight cycles or within 60 days after the effective date, whichever is later. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 15,000 flight cycles. Repair any detected cracks prior to further flight as per approved methods.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-111 series airplanes as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1056, Revision 1, dated July 15, 1997, including Appendix 1; certificated in any category.
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