AD 2015-23-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2015-23-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0490
FR Citation
80 FR 73092

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the upper shell structure of the fuselage between Frame (FR) 80 and FR86, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the upper shell structure of the fuselage between FR80 and FR86 using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections. Repair any cracking found. Modify the upper shell structure as necessary to improve fatigue tolerance.

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Compliance Time

Within specified intervals, as defined in the referenced service bulletins and AD requirements.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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