AD 2009-20-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203 and -222 Airplanes and Model A300 B4-620 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-20-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0431
FR Citation
74 FR 49805

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 and -222 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203 and -222 Airplanes and Model A300 B4-620 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203 and -222 Airplanes and Model A300 B4-620 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the attachment angles of the rear pressure bulkhead, which could result in failure of the rear pressure bulkhead.

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Required Actions

Modify the rear pressure bulkhead to improve the fatigue life of the attachment angles at frame (FR) 80/82. Install additional attachment angles, a filler, supports, and a frame stiffener. Modify the aft lavatories and apply surface protection. Modify and reinstall heat and sound insulation. Conduct visual inspections for damaged filler and repair as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-203, A310-222, and A300 B4-620 airplanes.

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