AD 2006-22-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking in the aft web of support rib 6 on both wings, which could result in overloading of adjacent ribs and the surrounding wing structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the wing.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive detailed inspections for cracking in the aft web of support rib 6 between certain bottom skin stringers on both wings. Conduct high frequency eddy current inspections for cracking of the attachment holes of the fuel pipes, and repair if necessary. For certain airplanes, install a new modification of support rib 6 on both wings to end the repetitive inspection requirement.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been done.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330 airplanes and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category; on which Airbus Modification 41114 or 44599 was done during production; except those airplanes on which Airbus Modification 53883 was done during production.
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