EASA Regulations for Airbus A321-232

Wings — Centre Wing Box Rear Lower Spar and Slanted Beam — Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0074 is an airworthiness directive issued by EASA affecting Airbus A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 aeroplanes. It mandates a one-time inspection of the centre wing box rear lower spar junction area and the slanted beam connection at fuselage frame 42 to detect potential fatigue cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity by addressing high fatigue stress identified during certification and stress analysis.