Airworthiness directives › 2016-09-11
AD 2016-09-11 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243 -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification (Mod) 55792 or Mod 55306 has been embodied in production, and except those on which Airbus Repair Instruction R57115092 has been embodied in service on both right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) sides. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243 -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Do a rototest inspection of the fastener holes at the frame (FR) 40 vertical web, on both sides, as specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD, except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD. (1) For Model A330-300 series airplanes in pre-mod 44360 configuration: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, inspect below the CWB lower panel reference, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3114, dated March 12, 2013. (i) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance” of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3114, dated March 12, 2013. (ii) Within 2,400 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (2) For Model A330-200 series airplanes in post-mod 44360 and pre-mod 49202 configuration: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, inspect below the CWB lower panel reference, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3116, dated March 12, 2013. (i) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3116, dated March 12, 2013. (ii) Within 2,400 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (3) For Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes in pre-mod 55306 and pre-mod 55792 configuration: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(3)(i) and (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, inspect above the CWB lower panel reference, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3115, dated April 4, 2013. (i) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance” of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3115, dated April 4, 2013. (ii) Within 2,400 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (4) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes in pre-mod 44360 configuration: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(4)(i) and (g)(4)(ii) of this AD, inspect below the CWB lower panel reference, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4123, dated March 12, 2013. (i) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance” of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-4123, dated March 12, 2013. (ii) Within 1,300 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (5) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes in pre-mod 55306 and pre-mod 55792 configuration: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(5)(i) and (g)(5)(ii) of this AD, inspect above the CWB lower panel reference, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4124, Revision 01, dated August 22, 2013. (i) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4124, Revision 01, dated August 22, 2013. (ii) Within 1,300 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (6) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes in post-mod 44360 and pre-mod 49202 configuration: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(6)(i) and (g)(6)(ii) of this AD, inspect below the CWB lower panel reference, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4125, dated March 12, 2013. (i) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4125, dated March 12, 2013. (ii) Within 1,300 flight cycles or 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports that cracks were found on an adjacent hole of certain frames of the center wing box (CWB). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking on certain holes of the CWB, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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