AD 90-14-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR Series Airplanes

AD Number
90-14-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-38-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Fatigue cracks in the wing spar box could result in reduced structural integrity of the wings.

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Required Actions

Perform an initial X-ray inspection on the wing lower surface stiffeners in the critical zone per SB 57-67 before 40,000 landings or within 1,000 landings after AD effective date, whichever is later. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 2,500 landings if no cracks found. If cracks are found, evaluate with ultrasonic inspection, repair cracks prior to flight, and adjust inspection intervals based on crack length.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 landings or within 1,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

All Caravelle SE 210 Model III and VIR series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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