AD 2016-12-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-12-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-6899
FR Citation
81 FR 38573

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking on certain holes of certain frames of the center wing box (CWB), which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove fasteners, perform a rototest inspection of fastener holes, install new fasteners, oversize the holes, and perform rototest inspections for cracks if necessary. Repair any cracking found.

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Compliance Time

Within 13,500 to 30,900 flight cycles, or 57,000 to 162,000 flight hours, depending on airplane operation and utilization.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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