AD 98-20-30
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with a Bulk Cargo Door |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with a Bulk Cargo Door |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with a Bulk Cargo Door |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with a Bulk Cargo Door |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with a Bulk Cargo Door |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with a Bulk Cargo Door |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes Equipped with a Bulk Cargo Door |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the upper frame flanges could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a high frequency eddy current inspection to detect fatigue cracking of the upper frame flanges. If no cracking is detected, either repeat the inspection at intervals not exceeding 1,200 flight cycles or modify the upper frame flanges. If cracking is detected, repair the flanges prior to further flight. A modification of the upper frame flanges constitutes terminating action.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,200 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. For paragraph (b), prior to the accumulation of 26,000 total flight cycles, or within 6,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A320 series airplanes equipped with a bulk cargo door (Airbus Modification 20029), all serial numbers.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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