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AD 2018-18-16 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
Models named: A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus SAS Modification 44360 has been embodied in production. (1) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Airbus SAS Model A340-212, -213, -312, and -313 airplanes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2018-12-08, with corrected compliance time locations in table 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. Accomplish the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD at the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For airplanes having serial numbers 0176 through 0915 inclusive: Within the compliance times defined in table 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the compliance times defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3215, Revision 03, dated January 22, 2018 (“SB A330-53-3215R3”); or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4215, Revision 02, dated November 23, 2016 (“SB A340-53-4215R2”); as applicable, depending on airplane utilization and configuration. As of August 22, 2108 (the effective date of AD 2018-12-08), where paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of SB A330-53-3215R3, specifies weight variant (WV) 050 in the condition column of table 1, configuration 003, for the purposes of this AD, WV060 and WV080 are also included. ER10SE18.004 (2) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Before exceeding the applicable compliance time “threshold” defined in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of SB A330-53-3215R3 or SB A340-53-4215R2, as applicable, depending on airplane utilization and configuration and to be counted from airplane first flight, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of SB A330-53-3215R3 or SB A340-53-4215R2, as applicable, depending on airplane utilization and configuration. Where paragraph 1.E., “Compliance,” of SB A330-53-3215R3 specifies weight variant WV050 in the condition column of table 1, configuration 003, for the purposes of this AD, WV060 and WV080 are also included.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at frame (FR) 40 on the lower shell panel junction. We are issuing this AD to address this cracking, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2018-12-08, Amendment 39-19312 (83 FR 33821, July 18, 2018) (“AD 2018-12-08”).
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