AD 2025-17-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect shot peening application implemented in production starting from 2008, leading to a lower fatigue life of certain splice fittings, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of certain splice fittings at the front windshield side post, on left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, having part numbers F531-23024-200 and F531-23024-201, respectively, for cracking. Depending on findings, repair cracking as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the referenced EASA AD 2024-0200.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A330-800, and A330-900 series airplanes, with certain splice fittings affected.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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