# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-09-25 · Effective 1998-10-30 · 63 FR 51277
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-25474
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus Model A320 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 51277
- **Publication date:** 1998-09-25
- **Effective date:** 1998-10-30
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-NM-77-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking in the pressurized floor pick-up angles on the rear spar of the wing, and replacement of any cracked pick-up angle and its associated diaphragms with improved parts. Such replacement terminates the repetitive inspections for that angle. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct cracking in the pressurized floor pick-up angles at the rear spar of the wing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airframe.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/09/25/98-25474/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-series-airplanes)
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