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AD 2016-16-01 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

Superseded. This directive was replaced by AD 2019-08-06. Work to the current one.
2016-09-08
2016-09-01
39-18599
FAA-2016-5460
Airframe
2019-08-06

Models named: A330-223F, -243F, A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, A330-301, -302, -303. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1175, 1180, 1287 through 1475 inclusive, 1478, 1480, 1483, and 1506. (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane, do an eddy current inspection ( i.e. , conductivity measurement) of affected structural parts in the cargo compartment to determine if proper heat treatment has been done as identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect ( i.e., improperly heat-treated materials) that affects the durability of affected parts in the cargo and cabin compartments. We are issuing this AD to prevent crack initiation and propagation, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

Affected ADs

None.

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