Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16028 · Fuselage
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2015-02-14. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, all certified models, certificated in any category, all serial numbers up to manufacturer's serial number (MSN) 2850 inclusive, except MSNs 0115, 0184, 0782, 1151, 1190, 2650, 2675, 2706, 2801, and 2837.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), and (f)(1)(iii) of this AD, perform detailed visual, high frequency eddy current (HFEC), and ultrasonic inspections (for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment, as applicable) of the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) MLG door actuator fitting on the keel beam, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, except as provided by paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated April 5, 2007, except where that service bulletin specifies the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, contact Airbus for repair instructions and repair before further flight.
(i) Within 6,000 flight cycles since first flight.
(ii) Within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
(iii) Within 6,000 flight cycles from the latest MLG door actuator fitting replacement.
(2) At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, perform detailed visual and HFEC inspections (for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment, as applicable) of the LH and RH MLG door hinge fitting on the keel beam, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, except as provided by paragraph (f)(4) of this AD. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated November 29, 2006, except where that service bulletin specifies the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, contact Airbus for repair instructions and repair before further flight.
(i) Within 4,500 flight cycles since first flight.
(ii) Within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
(3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the applicable service bulletins listed in paragraphs (f)(3)(i), (f)(3)(ii), and (f)(3)(iii) of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions required by this AD.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, dated June 23, 2006.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 01, dated November 29, 2006.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, dated June 23, 2006.
(4) Where the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated April 5, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated November 29, 2006, specify to submit a report where no damage or crack is found during of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Send the report to Airbus using the applicable reporting sheet in Appendix 01 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 01, dated November 29, 2006. Send the report at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(4)(i) or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
