AD 2012-15-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of slat extension eccentric bolts, which could result in the loss of structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace slat extension eccentric bolts P/N A5786451220800 with P/N A5784307920000 at slat 2 track 6, and inspect removed bolts for cracking. If cracking is found, replace slat 2 track 5 bolts P/N A57843624200 with P/N A57843624202 before further flight. If no cracking is found, replace slat 2 track 5 bolts within 35,900 flight cycles or 71,800 flight hours. Replace slat 2 track 4 and track 7, and slat 3 track 8 bolts within 30 months after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months after the effective date for slat 2 track 6 bolts, and within 30 months after the effective date for slat 2 track 4 and track 7, and slat 3 track 8 bolts.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310-203, -221, and -222 airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers except MSN 0415, 0419, 0424, 0427, 0430, 0454, 0468, 0486, and 0487.
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