# Proposed AD 96-NM-184-AD: Airbus Model A320-111, -211, and -231 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-12-18
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 19, 1997, 62 FR 61704
- Comments due: December 19, 1997
- Became: [AD 98-12-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-18)
- Docket: 96-NM-184-AD
- FR document: 97-30330
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0f/46/0f465383a199c6af4407f7c2653cccedf6f797578ddc654263c0b7c72bf1e865 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-11-19/pdf/97-30330.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/19/97-30330/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111--211-and--231-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-184-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 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. This proposal would also provide for an optional terminating modification for the repetitive inspection requirements. This proposal is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to detect and correct 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.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 19, 1997: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 97-30330, comments due Dec 19, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/19/97-30330/airworthiness-directives-airbus-model-a320-111--211-and--231-series-airplanes)

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.