AD 2018-11-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AD Number
2018-11-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0025
FR Citation
83 FR 24397

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A310-203 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The outer wing lower junction is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD) at the level of the first fasteners row, close to Rib 1 between Frame (FR) 40 and FR 47.

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Required Actions

Modify the fastener holes at rib 1, stiffeners 1 to 14, on both outer wings between FR 40 and FR 47 by cold-working, including related investigative actions and applicable corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

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

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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