AD 2004-12-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, and A330-300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-12-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-183-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 32247

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-202 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 Airplanes, and A330-300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the center box junction and upper sections of the center fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Modify the center box junction and upper bent sections of the center fuselage, between frame (FR) 40.3 and FR 45 at stringers 26 through 29, on the left and right side.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, and A330-300 series airplanes; certificated in any category; on which Airbus Modification 49404 has not been done.

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