AD 2014-16-25

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2014-16-25
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0061
FR Citation
79 FR 52184

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking at the circumferential joint of frame 53.3, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Reinforce the structure of the center fuselage at the upper circumferential joint of frame 53.3 within new thresholds, as specified by the referenced service information.

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Compliance Time

Within the new thresholds specified in the referenced service information.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 and A330-300 airplanes, as specified in the referenced service information.

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