AD 2011-10-05

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

AD Number
2011-10-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-1273
FR Citation
76 FR 27246

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reduced structural integrity of the tail cone due to potential cracking and corrosion in the lower tail plane cut-out area.

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Required Actions

Inspect the lower tail plane cut-out area for cracking, corrosion, and damaged sealant in specified areas. Perform eddy current inspections and rotating probe inspections as required. Take corrective actions such as repairing corrosion, replacing damaged sealant, removing cracking, and installing new components as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the applicable time specified in Table 1 of the AD, based on the airplane model and usage (short-range or long-range).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -222, -304, -322, and -324 airplanes, all serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 06146 has been done in production.

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