AD 2017-16-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Presence of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes, leading to detrimental effects on fatigue behavior and potential critical cracks in the primary structure.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuselage bulk cargo door frames at specific locations using repetitive non-destructive tests (rototest and high-frequency eddy-current (HFEC)) or visual detailed (DET) inspections. Accomplish repairs if cracks are detected.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, A340-600 series airplanes, and A340-313 airplanes with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 0400 and later.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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