AD 2020-22-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2020-22-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0970
FR Citation
85 FR 71529

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

fatigue cracking of the fuselage longitudinal buttstrap, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

a roto-test inspection of fastener holes of certain fuselage joints for cracks, reinforcement of the fuselage between frames 31 and 37.1, and, if necessary, an HFEC inspection and repair.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A330 series airplanes

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