Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, 213, -311, -312, and -313 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-03-26 · Effective 2004-04-30 · 69 FR 15664
Document
Document number
04-6578
Federal Register citation
69 FR 15664
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-03-26
Effective date
2004-04-30
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-380-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 series airplanes; and certain Model A340 series airplanes, that requires inspecting for and repairing cracking of the wire harness slots in the inner rear spars of the wings between ribs 4 and 5, and cold-expanding crack-free wire harness slots and bolt holes. This action is necessary to prevent cracking of the wire harness slot, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.