AD 2015-24-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 Freighter | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Skin disbonding on a composite side panel of a rudder, starting from a previously repaired area in accordance with the Structural Repair Manual (SRM). This disbonding may not be visually detectable and can propagate during normal operation due to pressure variations during ground-air-ground cycles, potentially affecting the structural integrity of the rudder and reducing airplane controllability.
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Required Actions
Review maintenance records of the rudder to determine if any composite side shell panel repair has been done. Conduct a thermography inspection limited to repair areas or complete side shells, as applicable, to identify possible in-service rudder repairs, damages, or fluid ingress. Perform applicable investigative and corrective actions, including ultrasonic inspection, elasticity laminate checker inspection, tap test inspection, detailed inspections, and ventilation of the core. Repairs are required as corrective actions.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after accomplishing the applicable inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes.
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