AD 98-09-20

Applies to

Model A310 series airplanes on which Airbus Modifications 8888 and 8889 have not been accomplished; certificated in any category.

The FAA's summary

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A310 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin to detect corrosion or fatigue cracking around and under the chafing plates of the wing root; and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct fatigue cracks and corrosion around and under chafing plates of the wing root, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Official sources

• The Federal Register document · document 98-11070, the legal text
• FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) · search 98-09-20 for its current status and any corrections