AD 98-15-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111 and -211 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320-111 and -211 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the frames of the sliding windows in the cockpit at the junction with a doubler could result in reduced structural integrity of the pressure vessel of the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive ultrasonic inspections for fatigue cracking around fasteners A, B, and C of the frames of the sliding windows; conduct repetitive eddy current inspections for fatigue cracking around fasteners D and E. Repair any detected cracking prior to further flight using a method approved by the FAA or DGAC.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight if cracking is detected.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320-111 and -211 series airplanes, serial numbers 002 through 004 inclusive, and 023, where Airbus Modification 20473 has not been accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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