AD 2016-08-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-08-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-8136
FR Citation
81 FR 21730

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-223F and -243F Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners in certain fuselage locations during production could lead to cracking and reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Inspect for missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners. Replace any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners. Repair any discrepancies (deformation or cracking) in the affected fuselage frame areas.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes, serial numbers 1004, 1032, 1051, 1062, 1070, 1092, 1115, 1136, 1148, 1164, 1175, 1180, 1320, 1332, 1344, 1350, 1368, 1380, 1386, 1406, 1414, and others as listed in the AD.

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