airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-01-12 · Effective 2018-01-29 · 83 FR 1535
Document
Document number
2018-00345
Federal Register citation
83 FR 1535
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Airbus
Publication date
2018-01-12
Effective date
2018-01-29
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1243
Abstract
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-14-10, which applied to certain Airbus Model A330-342 airplanes. AD 2011-14-10 required repetitive ultrasonic inspections for cracks of a certain fuselage frame at the fastener hole area just above a certain stringer, and repair, if necessary. This new AD was prompted by a new fatigue and damage tolerance evaluation, which showed that certain inspection thresholds and intervals need to be shorter. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.