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AD/A320/81 - Connecting Angle Between Frame 56 and Frame Support at Stringer 38

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CASA mandates recurring inspections of a specific metal connecting angle at Frame 56/Stringer 38 on Airbus A319/A320/A321 to detect cracking that could threaten structural integrity. Inspections must follow Airbus A320-53-1084 Rev 1; apply to all A320s except those with Mod 20941 or SB A320-53-1011. First check is required before 20,000 flights, then at intervals not exceeding 12,000 flights. Operators/maintenance organisations must carry out and fund compliance.

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AD/A320/81 - Connecting Angle Between Frame 56 and Frame Support at Stringer 38

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/A320/81 Connecting Angle Between Frame 56

and Frame Support at Stringer 38

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Applicability: A320, all models and serial numbers without Airbus Industrie Mod 20941 embodied, or Airbus Industrie SB A320-53-1011 incorporated.

Requirement: Inspect in accordance with A320-53-1084 Rev 1.

Note: DGAC AD 96-237-090(B) refers.

Compliance Before the accumulation of 20 000 flights; thereafter at intervals not exceeding 12 000 flights; unless cracking has been detected, in which case, in accordance with thresholds and intervals specified in the Requirement Document.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 24 April 1997.

Background: This Directive is raised in order to detect cracking in the subject connecting angle, which could affect the structural integrity of the aircraft.

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1 AD/A320/81 - Connecting Angle Between Frame 56 and Frame Support at Stringer 38