AD 2018-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-06-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0695
FR Citation
83 FR 11399

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

fatigue cracking of the frame foot run-outs, which could lead to rupture of the frame foot and cracking in adjacent frames and skin, and which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) rotating probe inspection for cracking of certain fastener holes on certain frames, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and modification of certain fastener holes.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

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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