AD 2001-09-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Localized failure of bonding of the spars, rib, and stringers to the skin on the vertical stabilizer spar box, resulting from contamination of the bonding surface during production.
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Required Actions
Inspect the spars, rib, and stringers of the vertical stabilizer spar box for failure of the bonds to the skin using ultrasonic inspections. Repair localized areas of debonding if found. Install fasteners to reinforce the bonds, which terminates the need for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330 series airplanes, as specified in the referenced service bulletins.
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