AD 2013-04-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2013-04-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1164
FR Citation
78 FR 14647

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-204 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of slat extension eccentric bolts, classified as principal structural elements (PSE), could result in the loss of structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace slat extension eccentric bolts and associated washers with new parts as specified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-57-2100, Revision 01, dated February 3, 2012. The specific part numbers and locations are detailed in the AD.

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Compliance Time

Before the accumulation of specified total flight hours or flight cycles, depending on the model and average flight time (AFT).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-204, -222, -304, -322, and -324 airplanes, certificated in any category, having received in production Airbus modification 04809 without Airbus modification 06243 or 13596.

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