Summary
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Model A319 series airplanes and A320-200 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to detect loose or missing rivets in specified areas of the door frames of the overwing emergency exits and corrective action, if necessary. This proposal would also require measurement of the grip length of all rivets in the specified areas and corrective action, if necessary, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. This action is prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information from a foreign airworthiness authority. This action is necessary to detect and correct loose or missing rivets or discrepant rivets, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the overwing emergency exit door frames. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.