AD 2014-16-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2014-16-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0121
FR Citation
79 FR 48021

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 and A340-300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage in the upper side shell structure at the skin and frame interface, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airframe.

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Required Actions

Perform a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection, take corrective actions if necessary, and install modifications to improve the upper shell structure.

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Compliance Time

Within the new thresholds specified in the AD, which are reduced from the previous compliance time.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 and A340-300 series airplanes.

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