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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2014-0270R1

Date: 15 December 2014

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with 

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and 

of the European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of 

that Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate 

an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency 

[EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

Design Approval Holder’s Name:

AIRBUS

Type/Model designation(s):

A319 and A320 aeroplanes

TCDS Number: EASA.A.064

Foreign AD: Note applicable

Revision: This AD revises EASA Emergency AD 2014-0270-E dated 11 December 2014.

ATA 57 Wings – Wing Bottom Skin at Main Landing Gear Rib 5 –

Inspection

Manufacturer(s): Airbus (formerly Airbus Industrie)

Applicability: Airbus A319-115, A319-133, A320-214, A320-216, A320-232 and A320-233

aeroplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 5817, 5826, 5837, 5848, 

5855, 5864, 5875, 5886, 5896 and 5910, and MSN 5918 and up.

Reason: During production of wings, a number of taperlok fasteners were found failed 

after installation. The fasteners in question are located at the bottom skin of 

the Main Landing Gear (MLG) reinforcing plate, wing skin and Gear Support

Rib 5 lower flange.

This condition, if not detected and corrected could reduce the design margin 

of the structure.

Based on the results of the preliminary investigation, this affects only certain

A319 and A320 aeroplane Models delivered since January 2014. A321 

aeroplanes are not affected, as the wing assembly is done using parallel 

fasteners. A318 aeroplanes are not affected, since none have been 

delivered since January 2014. 

Prompted by these findings, EASA issued Emergency AD 2014-0270-E to 

require repetitive inspections of the bottom skin taperlok fasteners at the 

MLG Rib 5 footprint location and, depending on findings, accomplishment of 

applicable corrective action(s).

Since that AD was issued, operator comments have indicated the need for 

clarification, as well as correction.
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For the reason described above, this AD is revised to add Notes for 

information and to correct paragraphs (1) and (2) of the AD.

This AD is still considered to be an interim action and further AD action may 

follow.

Effective Date: Revision 1: 22 December 2014

Original issue: 15 December 2014

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance

Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:

(1) Within 8 calendar days after 15 December 2014 [the effective date of 

the original issue of this AD], or 8 calendar days after the aeroplane 

date of manufacture (see Note 1), or before next flight (see Note 2), 

whichever occurs later, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 8

calendar days or before each flight (see Note 2), whichever occurs later, 

accomplish the actions specified in paragraphs (1.1) and (1.2) of this AD 

in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators 

Transmission (AOT) A57N006-14.

(1.1) Accomplish a Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) of the external 

surface of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) lower skin 

surface to detect missing or migrating fasteners.

(1.2) Accomplish a DVI of the inboard MLG support rib lower flange to 

detect broken nuts or/and fastener tails.

Note 1: For the purpose of this AD, the date of manufacture is the date of 

transfer of title, which is referenced in Airbus documentation at the time of 

first delivery to an operator.

Note 2: In case an aeroplane is not operated for more than 8 days, the next 

inspection is to be performed on that aeroplane before next flight.

(2) Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD, or after the 

aeroplane date of manufacture (see Note 1), or before next flight (see 

Note 3) whichever occurs later, and, thereafter, at intervals not to 

exceed 4 months or before each flight (see Note 3), whichever occurs 

later, accomplish a DVI of the outboard MLG support rib lower flange 

fasteners and nuts in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT 

A57N006-14.

Note 3: In case an aeroplane is not operated for more than 4 months, the 

next inspection is to be performed on that aeroplane before next flight.

(3) If, during any DVI as required by paragraph (1) or (2) of this AD, as 

applicable, any discrepancy (missing, migrated or damaged fastener; or

missing nut) is detected, before next flight, accomplish the applicable 

corrective actions in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT 

A57N006-14.

(4) Replacement of fasteners or nuts on an aeroplane, as required by

paragraph (3) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the

repetitive inspections as required by this AD for that aeroplane.

Ref. Publications: AOT A57N006-14 original issue dated 04 December 2014.

The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD.

2. The results of the safety assessment have indicated the need for 

immediate publication and notification, without the full public consultation 

process.
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3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Certification Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – EIAS;

Fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; E-mail: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com.