AD 2007-23-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 and -300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Missing fasteners between Frame (FR) 18 and FR19 on longitudinal joint at stringer 28RH (right hand), due to incorrect production instructions, could affect the structural integrity of the aircraft in the specified area.
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Required Actions
Inspect the longitudinal joint at stringer 28 RH between FR18 and FR19 for missing fasteners. Perform a detailed visual inspection for cracking of the adjacent fastener area from the outside without removing fasteners. If no crack is found, perform a rotating probe inspection for cracks of the adjacent fastener holes after removing fasteners, and replace any missing fastener. Contact Airbus for repair instructions and repair if fasteners are not at nominal diameter or if any crack is found.
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Compliance Time
Before the accumulation of 14,000 flight cycles from the first flight of the aircraft, or within 1,500 flight cycles following the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer's serial numbers (MSN) up to MSN 0402 included, except MSN 051.
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