AD 2008-22-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-22-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0849
FR Citation
73 FR 66745

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks on the lower side of Rib 5 in the pylon box, due to stresses resulting from the pressure applied by the thrust reverser cowl bumpers.

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Required Actions

Perform HFEC and detailed visual inspections on the lower side of Rib 5 of the pylons, as specified. If no crack is found, repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 15,000 flight hours. If a crack is found, modify Rib 5 in the pylon box before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 250 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-203, -204, and -304 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category; excluding airplanes that have received Airbus Modification 11110 during production or modified in service with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-54-2032 (Airbus Modification 11109).

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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