AD Amdt-39-10398

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10398
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 95-NM-216-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 13489

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A320 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
aircraft Bell Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of certain floor beams and side box-beams and improper clearance between the fasteners of the reinforcement bracket and the bellcrank of the MLG free-fall extension system and its associated tie rod attachment nut, leading to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and restricted operation of the MLG free-fall system.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection to verify proper clearance between the fasteners of the reinforcement bracket and the MLG components. Perform a new improved modification of the pressure floor. Repair detected cracks and complete existing AD requirements for inspections and modifications.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A320 series airplanes with certain floor beams, side box-beams, and MLG free-fall extension systems as specified in the AD.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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