AD 98-18-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural damage to the tail section when it strikes the runway, which could result in depressurization of the fuselage during flight.
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Required Actions
Reinforce frames 68 and 69 within 6 years after May 15, 1997 for airplanes listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1110. Reinforce frames 68 and 69 within 5 years after October 8, 1998 for other airplanes. Reinforce frames 65 to 67 within 5 years after October 8, 1998 for all airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 years after May 15, 1997 (for paragraph (a)), and within 5 years after October 8, 1998 (for paragraphs (b) and (c))
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 22764 has not been installed, including models A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233.
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