CUSTOMIZATION AIRCRAFT TYPES DOCTYPES REVISION DATE REVISION NUMBER TITLE
A320 SRM 01-Aug-2023 146 51-11-11 - Description - Description - Allowable Damage
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51-11-11 - Description - Description - Allowable Damage
1. General
A. Allowable damage is defined as a minor damage which does not affect the structural integrity or decrease the function of a component.
NOTE: In case of damage on a previous ADL/repair please contact AIRBUS.
NOTE: Same damage type re-occurrence in the same area is acceptable providing:
- it remains within the SRM limits
- previous occurrence is an ADL/ Repair Category A.
NOTE: The combination of different damage types (e.g.: dent and scratch) is not permitted unless specified in Chapter 52 thru 57, or u
nless the different damage types are fulfilling the Chapter 51-73-11 requirements.
NOTE: 'Allowable Damage' means that a structural repair is not necessary, but some corrective actions can be necessary. For example,
remove rough and sharp edges to smooth out the damage, restore surface coatings and/or protective treatments. Use approved
procedures from the list in Chapter 51-70-00 (for the definition of structural repair refer to Chapter 51-11-00).
NOTE: Clean the area before examination in order to see if the damage is within allowable limits. For example, in the case of corrosion,
you first remove the corrosion and then examine the extent of the damage. Compare the extent of the damage with the allowab
le damage limits.
B. Allowable damage values specified in each chapter are divided into 3 categories:
(1) Permanent allowable damage (categorized as Repair Category A)
- this category of allowable damage is established in such a way that damage within this limit does not require a structural re
pair or additional inspections during the design service goal or the extended service goal as applicable of the aircraft.
(2) Permanent allowable damage with operating limits (categorized as Repair Category B)
- this category of allowable damage is established in such a way that damage within this limit does not require a structural re
pair during the design life goal or the extended service goal as applicable of the aircraft. However additional structural inspe
ctions task may be required before the design service goal is reached. An inspection threshold and repeat interval will be pro
vided for this type of allowable damage.
(3) Temporary allowable damage (categorized as Repair Category C)
- this category of allowable damage is established in such a way that damage within this limit must be permanently repaired
within a defined operating limit i.e.: 'x' flight cycles or 'x' flight hours or 'x' calendar months.
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CUSTOMIZATION AIRCRAFT TYPES DOCTYPES REVISION DATE REVISION NUMBER TITLE
A320 SRM 01-Aug-2023 146 51-11-11 - Description - Description - Allowable Damage
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NOTE: For all of the above types of allowable damage good record keeping is required for the following reasons:
- in case of additional damage in the same or adjacent area, which may require additional operating limits.
- to ensure adequate follow up of the additional inspection requirements.
- to ensure adequate follow up of the permanent repair embodiment.
C. Operating limits are defined as the limit for airplane operation with an allowable damage as defined above. Example of acceptable airplan
e operation: "Repair before 50 flight cycles at the latest."
D. Generic HFEC Deferral for ADL
In cases where a HFEC inspection is called to determine if surface break cracking is present in a dented, scratched or abraded structure a
nd due to lack of manpower or equipment it is not possible to perform the inspection as called out in the SRM (i.e. NTM 51-10-08(-250))
before next flight a maximum grace period of 200 Flight cycles (Flight hours not relevant) may be allowed. This grace period is permitted
only when the following conditions have been met:
- the damaged area has been visually inspected as per NTM Chapter 51-90-00 (or equivalent for other programs) and no indication
of cracking present.
- the damaged component is aluminum (20xx or 70xx).
- High Speed Tape to be applied as per Chapter 51-77-13 in cases where water ingress is possible.
- no other damage is present to the component or adjacent internal or external structure (eg debonding of honeycomb core or string
er, pulled or missing fasteners).
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