AD 2018-18-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame (FR) on the lower shell panel junction, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Inspect certain fastener holes using a rototest, and depending on findings, accomplish applicable corrective action(s).
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Compliance Time
Within 20,000 flight cycles or 65,400 flight hours, and repetitive inspections at intervals ranging between 14,000 flight cycles or 95,200 flight hours and 24,600 flight cycles or 98,700 flight hours, depending on airplane utilization and configuration.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200 series airplanes, and Model A340-312 and -313 airplanes, in post-mod 44360 configuration.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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