AD 2006-10-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-10-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19982
FR Citation
71 FR 28250

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-223 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF) firewall, which could reduce the effectiveness of the firewall and result in an uncontrolled engine fire.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections of the LAPF firewall. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Optional terminating action: Replace the LAPF assemblies with improved parts as per Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3022.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 flight hours for cracks between 1.2 inches and 1.5 inches that have been stop-drilled and sealed. Before further flight for cracks exceeding 1.5 inches.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A330-223, -321, -322, and -323 airplanes.

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