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AD 2017-16-07 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, A330-223F, -243F, A330-301, -302, -303. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to the following Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 0400 and higher. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A340-313 airplanes. (5) Airbus Model A340-541 airplanes. (6) Airbus Model A340-642 airplanes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
At the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53L012-16, Revision 00, dated May 30, 2016. (1) Accomplish a rototest inspection to detect cracking of the holes for the bulk cargo door support fittings at fuselage frame (FR) 67 and FR 69, and a high-frequency eddy-current (HFEC) inspection of the holes for the door latch fitting at FR 69. (2) Accomplish a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking in the bulk cargo door support fittings at FR 67 and FR 69 and the holes for the door latch fitting at FR 69. Table 1 to Paragraph ( g ) of This AD—Initial Inspection Total flight cycles accumulated since airplane first flight, on the effective date of this AD Compliance time 12,500 total flight cycles or more Within 200 flight cycles or 2 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Fewer than 12,500 total flight cycles Within 200 flight cycles or 2 months, whichever occurs first, after exceeding 12,500 flight cycles.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of airplanes with MSNs 0400 and higher. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the bulk cargo door frames, caused by TSA/CAA surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes. Cracks in the bulk cargo door frames can cause the in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, damage to the airplane, and subsequent reduced control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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