Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-10986 · Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
Model A320 series airplanes, having manufacturer's serial numbers 002 through 008 inclusive, 010 through 014 inclusive, 016 through 039 inclusive, 041 through 052 inclusive, 054, 056, and 057; on which Airbus Modification 21905 (reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1056, Revision 02, dated February 16, 1998) 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 fatigue cracking in certain areas of the fuselage; and corrective action, 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 detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
