AD 2009-15-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks were found on an adjacent hole at vertical post Y1959 lower attachment on both sides during accomplishment of A330-300 Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI) task 57.11.04-01-02. Crack propagation could result in loss of fuselage structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Conduct a repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) Rototest inspection on the affected adjacent holes on both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides between stringer 38 and 39 at FR40 rear fitting web. If cracks are found, oversize the holes and perform an additional rototest inspection. If cracking is within certain limits, install oversize fasteners. If cracking exceeds certain limits, contact Airbus for repair instructions and perform the repair.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 series airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 series airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 44360 has been embodied in production.
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