Fuselage – Cabin Floor Beam Junction – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2024-0128, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2016-0105R1
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What to do
Operators must perform detailed inspections of the cabin floor beam junctions before exceeding 36,900 flight cycles or within 2,100 flight cycles after 13 June 2016, whichever is later, and repeat inspections every 15,300 flight cycles thereafter. If cracks are found, approved repair instructions from Airbus must be followed before further flight. Optional modifications per specified Airbus Service Bulletins can defer subsequent inspections up to 36,900 flight cycles after modification.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0105R2 is an updated regulatory document addressing the Airbus A321 series, including models A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232. It mandates inspections and potential repairs of the cabin floor beam junctions at fuselage frames 35.1 and 35.2 to detect and correct fatigue cracks that could compromise fuselage structural integrity. The directive includes instructions for repetitive detailed inspections and optional modifications to extend inspection intervals.
What changed
This revision adds optional modification instructions for post-mod 155607 Airbus A321 aeroplanes, allowing deferral of inspections up to 36,900 flight cycles after modification. It also updates the document to current writing standards and includes editorial changes without altering the core requirements. The revision supersedes the previous version 2016-0105R1 dated 21 September 2018.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of Airbus A321 aircraft by preventing undetected fatigue cracks in key fuselage areas. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure continued airworthiness and safety. The inspections and modifications help avoid potential structural failures, reducing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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