AD 2009-26-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Detachment of the aft lower drive strut fitting from the flap track No. 3 fairing due to the four bonded inserts being pulled out, leading to in-flight loss of the affected aircraft parts and potential injuries to persons on the ground.
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Required Actions
Modify the movable flap track fairing No. 3 on both Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) sides, and prohibit replacing unmodified units.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 months of the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), except those on which Airbus Modification 55674 has been embodied in production.
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