AD 2009-11-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -322, and -342 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-11-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0479
FR Citation
74 FR 25404

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-202 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -322, and -342 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -322, and -342 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks appeared on the right and left sides between the crossing area of the keel angle fitting and the front spar of the Centre Wing Box (CWB). The new design modifications have caused interference between one fastener and the keel angle, impacting the structural integrity of the reprofiled area.

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Required Actions

Conduct a repetitive special detailed inspection using high frequency eddy current to detect cracking on the horizontal flange of the keel beam in the area of the first fastener hole aft of frame [FR] 40. Repair any detected cracks accordingly.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-202, -223, -243, -301, -322, and -342 airplanes; certificated in any category; serial numbers 0177, 0181, 0183, 0184, 0188, 0189, 0191, 0195, 0198, 0200, 0203, 0205, 0206, 0209, 0211, 0219, 0222, 0223, 0224, 0226, 0229, 0230, 0231, 0232, 0234, 0238, 0240, 0241, 0244, 0247, 0248, 0249, 0250, 0251, 0253, 0254, and 0255.

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