Fuselage – Rear Cone Frame Feet 102/103 – Modification
Superseded. Comply with 2021-0226, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2019-0220
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A380 aeroplanes must modify the fuselage rear cone frame feet 102 and 103 by installing machined washers according to Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8183. This modification must be completed before exceeding 9,000 flight cycles or 66,300 flight hours, or within 42 months after 19 September 2019, whichever occurs first.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0220R1 is an amendment addressing structural integrity issues on Airbus A380-841, A380-842, and A380-861 aeroplanes. It mandates modification of the fuselage rear cone frame feet 102 and 103 between stringers 19 and 20 on both left and right sides to reinforce the skin-to-frame attachment. This directive applies to all serial numbers except those with Airbus modifications 77936 or 77140 incorporated during production.
What changed
This revision of EASA AD 2019-0220 excludes Airbus A380 aeroplanes that have incorporated modification 77140 from the applicability, recognizing it provides equivalent safety to modification 77936. The directive continues to require installation of machined washers as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A380-53-8183 to reinforce the affected fuselage areas.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for maintaining the structural integrity of the Airbus A380 fuselage rear cone, preventing potential failure under severe thermo-mechanical loads. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to avoid unsafe conditions that could compromise aircraft safety and airworthiness. Compliance also ensures adherence to European Union aviation regulations and continued operational approval.
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