AD 2018-25-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2018-25-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0800
FR Citation
83 FR 63399

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame on the lower shell panel junction, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Repetitive special detailed inspections (rototest) of certain fastener holes located at the lower shell junction of a certain frame on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions, including oversizing, installing fasteners and repair, and accomplishment of applicable related investigative actions, which include a rototest inspection for cracking after oversizing.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and Model A330-243F airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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