AD 2013-16-26
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 Freighter | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked adjacent frame forks of a forward cargo door, specifically FR20B cracked through and FR21 cracked half through, which could lead to rupture of two vertical frames and reduced structural integrity of the forward or aft cargo door.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive detailed inspections for cracks and sheared, loose, or missing rivets of the forward cargo door at FR21 and FR20B, and for certain airplanes, of the aft cargo door at FR60 and FR60A. Repair if necessary, in accordance with approved methods.
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Compliance Time
Before the accumulation of 15,800 total flight cycles since the airplane's first flight or within 100 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Repeat inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 flight cycles.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, -300, A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs). Excludes airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-52-3044 or A340-52-4054 has been embodied in service.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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