airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-09-14 · Effective 2017-10-19 · 82 FR 43158
Document
Document number
2017-19042
Federal Register citation
82 FR 43158
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2017-09-14
Effective date
2017-10-19
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0560
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the drainage holes on the lower skin panel in the center wing box between frames (FR) 42 and FR46. This AD requires repetitive rotating probe inspections for cracking of the trellis boom drainage holes, the holes in the stringers bottom, and the holes of the inner pump, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.