Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16745 · Fuselage
Airbus Model A330-342 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2018-01-10. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-342 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 0012 and 0017; certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: * * * * * Following a query from an operator, investigations revealed that some MSN [manufacturer serial number], for which Airbus modification 40391 was indicated as fully embodied inside the Aircraft Inspection Report (AIR), did not have Modification Proposal (MP-S10437) which is part of this modification embodied in production. As a result, ALI [Airworthiness Limitation Item] task 533105-01- 02 has not been performed on the MSN listed in the applicability section of this AD, which constitutes an unsafe condition. * * * * *
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within the applicable time specified in table 1 of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do an ultrasonic inspection for cracks on the left hand side and right hand side of fuselage frame 39.1 at the fastener hole area just above stringer 28, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-53-3185, dated May 20, 2010. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
| MSN— | Initial compliance time— |
|---|---|
| 0012 | Before the accumulation of 16,200 total flight cycles, or 38,900 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
| 0017 | Before the accumulation of 16,200 total flight cycles, or within 38,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. |
(h) If no crack is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repeat the inspection in paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7,400 flight cycles or 22,300 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
