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AD/A320/30 - Seat Track Joints at Frame 64

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This AD requires operators of specific Airbus A319/A320/A321 serial-numbered aircraft to inspect the seat-track joint at frame 64 and, if the measured gap exceeds 2.8 mm, carry out the modification called for by Airbus service instructions. Inspections were required by 31 July 1993 and affected aircraft must be modified by 31 December 1995; until modification, joints with excessive gaps must be rechecked at each configuration change. Costs and compliance rest with the listed operators.

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AD/A320/30 - Seat Track Joints at Frame 64

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Airbus Industrie A319, A320 and A321 Series Aeroplanes

AD/A320/30 Seat Track Joints at Frame 64 8/93

Applicability: Aircraft S/nos 002 to 008, 010 to 014, 016 to 078, 080 to 122, 124 to 179, 183 to 194,

196 to 228, 230 to 251, 253 to 255 inclusive.

Requirement: 1. Inspect in accordance with Airbus Industrie AOT 53-01 dated 27 August 1992.

Modify in accordance with Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1088 if the gap is greater than 2.8mm.

Note: DGAC AD 93-081-042(B) refers.

Compliance: 1. Prior to 31 July 1993. Thereafter, where the gap is greater than 2.8 mm, at each configuration change until modified.

Prior to 31 December 1995.

Background: At frame 64 the seat track gap may be excessive. This may result in the release of seats and /or other attached equipment under the loads that may be experienced during an emergency landing.

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