# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-09-26 · Effective 2014-10-31 · 79 FR 57753
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-22469
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 57753
- **Publication date:** 2014-09-26
- **Effective date:** 2014-10-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2014-0291
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-03-19, which applies to certain Airbus Model A320-111, -211 and -231 series airplanes. AD 2004-03-19 required repetitive inspections for cracking in the transition and pick-up angles in the lower part of the center fuselage area, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2004-03-19 also provided for an optional terminating modification for the repetitive inspection requirements. This new AD requires accomplishing the modification by installing washers between the transition pick-up angle and the pin nuts, and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD also adds airplanes to the applicability of AD 2004-03-19. This AD was prompted by a determination that the optional terminating modification must be required in order to address the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking in the transition and pick-up angles of the lower part of the center fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing-fuselage support and fuselage pressure vessel.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/26/2014-22469/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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