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AD 2018-09-11 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
Models named: A330-301, -321, -322, -341, -342, A340-211, -212, -213, A340-311, -312. 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, on which Airbus modification 44360 has not been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3093 has been embodied in service, except those on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3145 has been embodied in service. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4104 has been embodied in service. (3) Airbus Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4104 has been embodied in service.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the actions at the times specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2011-0171R1, dated January 11, 2013.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides on certain frame (FR) 40 locations. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the fuselage panel junction fasteners at FR40 on both LH and RH sides. Such a condition could lead to crack propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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