airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-07-10 · Effective 2013-08-14 · 78 FR 41280
Document
Document number
2013-15153
Federal Register citation
78 FR 41280
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2013-07-10
Effective date
2013-08-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1039
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-112, -113, and -132 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, and -232 airplanes; and Model A321-111 and -131 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of two fatigue cracks on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the continuity fittings at the front windshield lower framing on a Model A319 series airplane. This AD requires a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for any cracking on the left- hand and right-hand sides of the windshield central lower node continuity fittings, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the windshield central lower node continuity fittings, which could reduce the structural integrity of the airplane.