AD 2016-20-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2016-20-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-0465
FR Citation
81 FR 72515

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue damage on primary structure and structural repairs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Identify any repairs and Allowable Damage Limits (ADLs) used to assess or control structural damage on specified areas. Take corrective action if necessary, including revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate revised thresholds and intervals for repairs.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, excluding A330-223F and A330-243F freighter versions.

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