AD 2009-18-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-18-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0465
FR Citation
74 FR 46342

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the frame foot run-outs, which could lead to rupture of the frame foot and cracking in adjacent frames and skin, and which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Inspect by rotating probe for cracking of holes H1 through H29 on frame (FR) 43 through 46 inclusive. Inspect holes H1 through H29 on FR 43 through 46 inclusive to determine the edge distance of the hole. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Airbus SB A310-53-2124 Revision 02.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.

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