AD 2007-06-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking found at the circumferential joint of frame (FR) 53.3, which could result in fatigue cracking of the fuselage and reduced structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Install external stiffeners (butt straps) at frame FR53.3 on the fuselage skin between left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) stringer (STR) 13, and perform related investigative and corrective actions. Additional reinforcement may be required for certain models.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been performed.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 49202 has been incorporated in production.
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