AD 2009-01-09

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2009-01-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0908
FR Citation
74 FR 8728

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue damage and consequent cracking of the pick-up angles at frame 40.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection to detect cracks propagating from the fastener holes that attach the left- and right-hand pick-up angles at frame 40 to the wing lower skin and fuselage panel. If no cracking is found, repeat the inspection at specified intervals. If cracking is found, perform corrective actions including repair or replacement of the pick-up angle.

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Compliance Time

Within 700 flight cycles or 1,200 flight hours after February 9, 2001, or prior to the accumulation of 7,900 total flight cycles or 23,600 total flight hours for Model A310-200 series airplanes. For Model A310-300 series airplanes, the initial inspection must be performed prior to the accumulation of 6,700 total flight cycles or 20,000 total flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those modified in-service with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2119, dated October 25, 2005, or Revision 01, dated February 27, 2007.

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