AD 2023-10-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2023-10-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-0428
FR Citation
88 FR 36933

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus SAS Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Identification of potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which material the parts are made of, and, depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes; A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; A340-541 airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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