AD 98-20-31
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-111 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-214 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-231 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-232 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A320-233 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the pressurized floor pick-up angles on the rear spar of the wing could result in reduced structural integrity of the airframe.
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Required Actions
Perform an eddy current inspection to detect cracking in the pressurized floor pick-up angles on the rear spar of the wing. If cracking is found, replace each cracked pick-up angle and its associated diaphragms with improved parts. Repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight cycles for unreplaced angles.
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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 series airplanes as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1090, Revision 01, dated June 10, 1997; certificated in any category.
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