AD 2018-12-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
cracking at fastener holes located at frame (FR) 40 on the lower shell panel junction, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
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Required Actions
repetitive inspections of certain fastener holes, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary, including installation of an internal reinforcing strap, retrofit improvement of internal reinforcing strap fatigue life, and introducing a design improvement in production.
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Compliance Time
Within 20,000 flight cycles or 65,400 flight hours and 20,800 flight cycles or 68,300 flight hours, depending on airplane utilization and configuration.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-211, A340-312, and A340-313 series airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 0176 through 0915 inclusive, and post-mod 44360 configuration.
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