# Proposed AD 95-NM-249-AD: Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 96-18-06
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 19, 1996, 61 FR 17257
- Comments due: May 31, 1996
- Became: [AD 96-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-06)
- Docket: 95-NM-249-AD
- FR document: 96-9692
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d5/dd/d5dda4c9e671ee8a5b73d992abc943acc10e9adefb5eb8492ea7b03b872dee2b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-04-19/pdf/96-9692.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/04/19/96-9692/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111--211-and--231-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/95-NM-249-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A320-111, - 211, and -231 series airplanes. This proposal would require visual inspections to detect cracks of the fittings of the pressurized floor at frame 36, and renewal of the zone protective finish or replacement of fittings with new fittings, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by a report of fatigue cracking found on the pressurized floor fitting at frame 36 under the lower surface panel. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent such fatigue cracking, which could result in failure of a floor fitting and subsequent depressurization of the fuselage.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 19, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-9692, comments due May 31, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/04/19/96-9692/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111--211-and--231-series-airplanes)

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