AD 2009-11-12

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 80%

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2009-11-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1201
FR Citation
74 FR 35777

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 cracks and corrosion around and under the chafing plates of the wing root, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Perform an initial inspection to detect discrepancies around and under the chafing plates of the wing root, using Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2069, Revision 06, or earlier revisions. If any discrepancy is found, accomplish corrective actions such as removal of corrosion, corrosion protection, high frequency eddy current inspection, or x-ray inspection. Repeat inspections at intervals specified in the applicable service bulletin.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Within 4 years since date of manufacture, or within 12 months after June 3, 1998, whichever occurs later.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category, on which Airbus Modifications 8888 and 8889 have not been accomplished.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.