Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15022 · Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2008-24-09. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes, all certified models, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, on which Airbus Modification 42061 or 46077 or 53604 has been embodied in production and delivered before December 31, 2005.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an airworthiness authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as fatigue damage with a crack propagation through the fastener line of the wing shroud box bottom panel, resulting in panel detachment and potential injuries to persons on the ground. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Unless already done, do the following actions. Within the threshold specified in paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of this AD and in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57A3092, dated February 3, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57A4101, dated February 3, 2006; as applicable: Perform a one-time detailed inspection of the shroud box bottom panel for cracks, fasteners missing or loose, damage, and marks; and apply all applicable corrective actions. Do applicable corrective actions before further flight. The inspections results, whatever they are, must be reported to Airbus.
(1) For Model A330 airplanes: Whichever occurs later between paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Prior to the accumulation of 1,200 flight cycles or 2,400 flight hours from the first flight of the aircraft, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Within 6 months or 1,200 flight hours, whichever occurs first, following the effective date of this AD.
(2) For Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes: Whichever occurs later between paragraphs (e)(2)(i) and (e)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Prior to the accumulation of 1,200 flight cycles or 4,800 flight hours from the first flight of the aircraft, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Within 6 months or 2,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first, following the effective date of this AD.
