AD 2018-03-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
During wing fatigue test, a crack was detected which propagated from the tip of the build slot in the vertical web of the wing inner rear spar between rib 1 and 2. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to reduced structural integrity of the wing.
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Required Actions
Contact the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition, and do the actions specified in those instructions. The actions include HFEC inspection of the aft face of the inner rear spar web in the area adjacent to the outboard end of the build slot and, depending on findings, repair of the inner rear spar web.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes.
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