AD 2007-16-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The torque applied to the tension bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to the forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and FR17 may be insufficient, leading to damage or corrosion of the specified areas, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the tension bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to the forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and FR17. Rework the structure between frame 11 and frame 17 of the nose landing gear well of the fuselage in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006.
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Compliance Time
For Model A310-300 airplanes: Prior to accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles from first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. For Model A310-200 airplanes: Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles from the first flight of the airplane, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturing serial numbers 283 through 434 inclusive. Airplanes which have received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045 at original issue up to Revision 05 are not affected.
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