Superseded. This AD was superseded by AD 2020-18-07. Verify which one applies to your serial and effectivity before any maintenance action.
AD 2016-18-09
Effective 10/13/2016 · Published 09/08/2016
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Summary
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafing damage on the fuselage skin at the bottom of certain frames, underneath the fairing structure. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for damage on the fuselage skin at certain frames, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We ar…