AD 2018-02-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
cracked or ruptured cargo door frames, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the forward or aft cargo door
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Required Actions
repetitive inspections, and repair if necessary; a one-time inspection and adjustment of certain hook gaps; reinforcement of the door frame structure; related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and a modification, which allows deferring reinforcement of the cargo door structure
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-300 series airplanes, Model A340-200 series airplanes, and Model A340-300 series airplanes
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