AD 90-25-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model I | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model III | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Sud Aviation | Caravelle SE 210 Model VIR | Airworthiness Directives; AEROSPATIALE Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the rear spar upper cap at Rib 49 and splice under Rib 49 could reduce structural integrity of the wings.
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Required Actions
Perform an eddy current rototest inspection of hole No. 1 at the rear spar upper cap and splice under Rib 49 per Aerospatiale Service Bulletin 57-69. If cracks are found in hole No. 1, repair the crack and inspect holes No. 2 and 3. If cracks are detected in holes No. 2 or 3, repair them prior to further flight. Repeat inspections of hole No. 2 every 1,500 landings.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 25,000 landings, or within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later
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Affected Aircraft
AEROSPATIALE (formerly Sud Aviation/Sud-Service) Caravelle SE 210 Model I, III, and VIR series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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