AD 2006-09-05

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2006-09-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-23870
FR Citation
71 FR 25921

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the lower rear spar internal angle and tee fitting, which could lead to rupture of these components and reduced structural integrity of the wings.

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Required Actions

Perform repetitive rotating probe inspections for cracks in the rear spar internal angle and left/right sides of the tee fitting, and take related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. Modify holes in the internal angle and tee fitting by cold expansion.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,000 flight cycles or 1,600 flight hours after the effective date, whichever is first, for initial inspections. Repetitive inspections must be conducted at intervals not exceeding 9,100 flight cycles or 14,650 flight hours for A310-200 series, and 9,500 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours for A310-300 series, depending on configuration.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, regardless of modification status.

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