AD 2016-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 Freighter | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Manufacturing defect (improperly heat-treated materials) affecting durability of parts in cargo and cabin compartments, which could result in crack initiation and propagation, leading to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Inspect affected structural parts in cargo and cabin compartments using eddy current inspection to determine proper heat treatment. Replace parts with measured values exceeding specified limits (26 megasiemens per meter or 44.8% IACS) before further flight. Repair parts with values not specified in the inspection flowchart using an approved method.
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Compliance Time
Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-223F, -243F, -201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 1175, 1180, 1287 through 1475 inclusive, 1478, 1480, 1483, and 1506.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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