Airworthiness directives › 2018-18-08
AD 2018-18-08 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
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 airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) Airbus SAS Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (4) Airbus SAS Model A340-211, -212, -213 airplanes. (5) Airbus SAS Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
(1) For the purpose of this AD, “affected slat track” is defined as a pre-modification 45967 slat track, located at the wing positions as indicated in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and having a part number specified in figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD. In case the part number identification (ID) plate is missing or cannot be read, the slat track can be identified by the ink marking. If the operator cannot determine the part number, then that airplane is in Group 1. (2) For the purpose of this AD: Group 1 airplanes are those that, on the effective date of this AD, have an affected slat track installed. Group 2 airplanes are those that, on the effective date of this AD, do not have any affected slat track installed. BILLINGCODE 4910-13-P ER10SE18.000 ER10SE18.001
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked slat tracks at the location of the front stop attachment to the track. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked slat tracks which could affect the structural integrity of the slat surface, possibly leading to detachment of an outer or inner slat surface, and resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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