AD 2013-15-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A310 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the area around the fasteners of the landing plate of the aileron access doors and the bottom skin panel of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wings.
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Required Actions
Inspect for fatigue cracking around the fasteners of the landing plate of the aileron access doors and the bottom skin panel of the wings. Implement a permanent repair (installing a repair plate and new landing plates), a temporary repair (crack-stop drilling and application of a protective coating) followed by repetitive inspections, or a repair approved by the FAA or EASA. Optional permanent repairs are also provided.
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Compliance Time
Dependent on configuration, repair status, crack length, and type of use; ranges from 2,000 total flight cycles or 10,200 total flight hours to 12,000 total flight cycles or 24,000 total flight hours, with grace periods for exceeded compliance times.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes with pre- and post-Airbus modification 05106 configurations (Airbus SB A310-57-2004).
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