Equipment/Furnishings – Cargo Bulkhead Frame 24A Vertical Members – Inspection
Superseded. Comply with 2025-0083, which replaces this document.
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes must perform detailed inspections of the cargo bulkhead frame 24A vertical members before exceeding 30,000 flight hours, 15,000 flight cycles, or 72 months since manufacture, whichever occurs first, and then repeat inspections every 30,000 flight hours, 15,000 flight cycles, or 72 months. Any discrepancies found must be corrected before the next flight, and inspection results must be reported to Airbus within 90 days of detection or the AD effective date. The effective date for compliance is 18 December 2024.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0231 is an airworthiness directive applicable to Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the cargo bulkhead frame 24A vertical members and female fittings located behind the 80VU rack to detect elongation and potential damage. The directive aims to prevent possible system failures caused by affected parts hitting the 80VU rack, which could lead to reduced control of the aircraft.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0231 introduces mandatory repetitive inspections of specific cargo bulkhead vertical members and fittings on certain Airbus A320 family aircraft. It requires inspections before reaching defined flight hour, flight cycle, or calendar time thresholds and corrective actions if discrepancies are found. This is a new directive addressing a newly identified unsafe condition rather than an amendment to a previous AD.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a structural issue that could cause multiple system failures during flight, impacting aircraft safety. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to ensure continued airworthiness and prevent potential in-flight control issues. Compliance helps avoid unplanned downtime and ensures regulatory adherence.
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