AD 2018-18-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
cracked slat tracks at the location of the front stop attachment to the track, which could affect the structural integrity of the slat surface, possibly leading to detachment of an outer or inner slat surface, and resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
a detailed inspection, repetitive special detailed inspections, and corrective actions if necessary, including rework, repair, and slat rigging.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.
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