AD 90-11-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure of the wing box secondary ribs due to cracks or defects in the feet located at the top of specific ribs.
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Required Actions
Perform an X-ray inspection of specified wing ribs' feet within 30 days after June 19, 1990, or before 20,000 landings, whichever is later. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 3,000 or 6,000 landings based on repair status, and repair/reinforce damaged ribs before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 20,000 landings, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
Aerospatiale Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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