AD 2018-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330 and A340 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the vertical flange of the inboard Z-stiffeners of the centerline panel of the fuselage belly fairing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the belly fairing.
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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 specified in the MCAI AD include repetitive inspections of the inboard Z profile (LH/RH) within new thresholds and intervals, and an optional terminating action of the repetitive inspection by modification of the aeroplane in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A330-53-3019 or Airbus SB A340-53-4028, as applicable.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes
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