AD 2017-17-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-17-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-7264
FR Citation
82 FR 40670

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A330-200 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The wrong aluminum alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time eddy current conductivity measurement of certain cabin and cargo compartment structural parts to determine if an incorrect aluminum alloy was used. Replace any affected part with a serviceable part.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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