AD 2017-17-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-17-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0472
FR Citation
82 FR 40683

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The wing bottom skin at the main landing gear (MLG) reinforcing plate is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD), which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing bottom skin at the MLG reinforcing plate forward of the wing rear spar. Oversize the critical holes on the first two rows of fasteners. Perform corrective actions, such as repair, as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310-203, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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