AD 2001-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the attachment holes for doorstop fitting number 5 at frame 73A on the aft passenger/crew doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the door frames.
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Required Actions
Inspect the two inboard attachment holes and the support fitting in frame 73A of the aft passenger/crew doors for cracks; repair, if necessary; and cold expand the holes and add bushings to improve the fatigue behavior of the doorstop fittings.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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