AD 2012-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2012-26-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0939
FR Citation
78 FR 7

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-202 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Degraded structural capability of the cargo door, a primary structure, which could lead to failure of the door, resulting in potential rapid decompression.

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Required Actions

Inspect to identify the part and serial numbers of the forward and aft cargo doors. Replace the affected cargo doors before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 7,400 total flight cycles, or 72 months after the airplane's first flight, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-202, -203, -223, -243, -302, -323, -342, -343 airplanes, and Model A340-313 airplanes, with specific manufacturer serial numbers listed in the AD.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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