AD 2001-16-01

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Model A340 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-16-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-136-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 40874

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-301 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Model A340 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracking of the aft cargo compartment door. Take corrective action if necessary. Optional terminating action is provided for the repetitive inspections.

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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 series airplanes.

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