AD 2025-17-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD Number
2025-17-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-0200
FR Citation
90 FR 41288

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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