AD 2001-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322 Series Airplanes; and Model A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-06-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-119-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 16111

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-301 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322 Series Airplanes; and Model A340 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the top wing skin and the torsion box of the aft passenger/crew doors, which could lead to reduced structural capability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace interference fit fasteners between ribs 2 and 7 and between ribs 9 and 11 with oversize fasteners. Reinforce the cover plate of the torsion box of the aft passenger/crew doors. Actions must be accomplished in accordance with specified service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322 series airplanes, and all Model A340 series airplanes.

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