AD 2017-18-19

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2017-18-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0560
FR Citation
82 FR 43158

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the drainage holes on the lower skin panel in the center wing box between frames FR42 and FR46.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive rotating probe inspections for cracking of the trellis boom drainage holes, the holes in the stringers bottom, and the holes of the inner pump. Perform corrective actions, such as repair of holes where cracks are discovered, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Initial inspection compliance time varies depending on airplane configuration: earliest is 11,400 total flight cycles or 57,300 total flight hours, whichever occurs first; latest is 38,700 total flight cycles or 77,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. Repetitive inspections are due every 6,200 flight cycles or 31,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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