AD 2008-22-20

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-22-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0667
FR Citation
73 FR 66747

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Crack propagation in the VTP attachment cutout between Frame (FR) 80 and FR86, which could reduce airplane structural integrity in the tail section.

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Required Actions

Perform eddy current inspections for cracking of certain fastener rows. Contact Airbus for repair instructions and repair any identified cracks.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, and A340-300 Series Airplanes.

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