AD 2005-25-20

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-25-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-23251
FR Citation
70 FR 73925

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the fuselage skin in the area of the VHF2 antenna, which could result in depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Accomplishment of the previously optional terminating action, as described in Airbus Service Bulletins A330-53-3097 and A340-53-4108. Operators must also contact the FAA or DGAC for repair instructions of cracks exceeding 9.45 inches.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, excluding those modified by Airbus Modification 46025, 46849, or 46900.

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