Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10740 · Airbus Industrie Model A320 Series Airplanes
Airbus Industrie Model A320 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2018-20-02. Comply with the one in force.
Model A320 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 21778 (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1072, dated November 7, 1995, as revised by Change Notice 0A, dated July 5, 1996) has not been accomplished, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking in the inner flange of door frame 66, and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment also provides for an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to correct fatigue cracking in the inner flange of door frame 66, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
