AD 99-01-17

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-01-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-08-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Fatigue cracking in the bottom panels of the keel beam at the frame 46 and stringer 37 intersection at the pressure bulkhead.

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Required Actions

Perform an ultrasonic inspection of the keel beam panels to detect cracking before 30,000 total flight cycles or within 6 months after the AD's effective date, whichever is later. Repeat inspections every 6,000 flight cycles. Repair any cracks before further flight. Accomplish Airbus Modification 21202 as terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Thereafter, repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320 series airplanes where Modification 21202 (per Service Bulletin A320-53-1033) has not been accomplished.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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