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AD 2017-12-13 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A320-214, A320-233. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to the Airbus Model A320-212 airplane having manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1011; Airbus Model A320-214 airplanes having MSNs 1009, 1026 and 1030; the Airbus Model A320-232 airplane having MSN 0977; and Airbus Model A320-233 airplanes having MSNs 1007 and 1013; certificated in any category.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Within 750 flight cycles or 4 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD: Do a low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspection or a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the pocket radii located between fuselage frames 35 and 40, above stringer 6 on both the left- and right-hand sides, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53N009-14, Rev 00, dated December 17, 2014. Repeat the inspection, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) For the LFEC inspection performed on the outside: Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight cycles. (2) For the HFEC inspection performed on the inside: Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight cycles.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found during an inspection of the pocket radius of the fuselage frame. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any cracking of the pocket radius, which could lead to in-flight decompression of the airplane and possible injury to the passengers.
Affected ADs
None.
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