AD 96-02-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-301 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-321 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-341 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A330-342 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-211 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-212 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-311 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus | A340-312 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Migration of guide bushings in the area of the spigot bolt for the aft wing flap attachments at tracks 2 through 5 can result in partial transfer of loads from the main attachment spigot bolt to two fail-safe bolts, which can eventually fail and allow wing flap separation.
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Required Actions
Install locking plates at the guide bushings in the area of the spigot bolt for the aft flap track attachments at tracks 2 through 5, left-hand and right-hand, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletins A330-57-3028 and A340-57-4032.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 3,500 total flight hours or 3,500 flight cycles, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342, and A340-211, -212, -311, -312 series airplanes where Modifications 43328 or 43479 have not been accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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