EASA AD 2023-0205
Wings — Front Spar Vertical Stringers — Inspection
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2023-0205 is an airworthiness directive addressing inspection requirements for the front spar vertical stringers on Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aeroplanes. It applies to various models including CEO and NEO configurations, focusing on detecting cracks that could compromise structural integrity. The directive mandates special detailed inspections using high-frequency eddy-current and rototest methods to ensure continued airworthiness.