Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-9730 · Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2016-02-01. Comply with the one in force.
Model A320-111, -211, and -231 series airplanes; manufacturer's serial numbers 002 through 008 inclusive, 010 through 014 inclusive, 016 through 078 inclusive, and 080 through 104 inclusive; on which Airbus Modification 21282P01497 (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1029) has not been installed; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 series airplanes, that requires visual inspections to detect cracks of the fittings of the pressurized floor at frame 36, and renewal of the zone protective finish or replacement of fittings with new fittings, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by a report of fatigue cracking found on the pressurized floor fitting at frame 36 under the lower surface panel. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such fatigue cracking, which could result in failure of a floor fitting and subsequent depressurization of the fuselage.
