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AD/A320/38 - Nose Section - Structural Reinforcement

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This AD requires operators of specific Airbus A320s (serial nos. 5–8 and 10–24) to replace the metal angles and fittings around the nose fuselage at frames 1 and 2, done exactly per Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1002. It sets flight-count compliance limits (earlier thresholds for some serials) and was issued by CASA effective 18 Aug 1994.

The measure responds to fatigue testing showing susceptibility at frame 2 and aims to improve fatigue life by mandating the redesigned fittings.

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AD/A320/38 - Nose Section - Structural Reinforcement

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/A320/38 Nose Section - Structural Reinforcement 9/94

Applicability: A320 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 5 to 8 inclusive and 10 to 24 inclusive. Requirement: Replace the existing angles and fittings at fuselage frames 1 and 2 (fuselage stations

350 and 385) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Industrie

Service Bulletin A320-53-1002.

Note: DGAC AD 92-203-032(B) refers.

Compliance: Accomplish the applicable modifications before 12000 flights for aircraft serial numbers 5 to 8 and 10 to 12 inclusive and before 15000 flights for aircraft serial

numbers 13 to 24 inclusive.

This AD is effective from 18 August 1994.

Background: Fatigue tests have shown that the web and fitting at fuselage frame 2 are susceptible to fatigue damage. The existing fittings are therefore replaced with redesigned fittings providing an improved fatigue life.

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