Fuselage — Frame 67 Stringer 44 Right Hand — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2019-0315
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What to do
Operators must perform repetitive detailed inspections of the affected fuselage area within specified flight cycle thresholds or timeframes, then at intervals not exceeding 150 flight cycles. If discrepancies are found, corrective actions must be taken before further flight by following Airbus-approved instructions. Incorporating Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3299 on the aircraft terminates the inspection requirements.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0315R1 is an updated regulatory requirement addressing inspection procedures for the fuselage frame 67 stringer 44 right-hand area on Airbus A330 series aeroplanes. This directive applies to multiple Airbus A330 variants except those modified with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3299. It mandates detailed inspections to detect potential structural damage that could compromise the bulk cargo door integrity.
What changed
This revision of EASA AD 2019-0315 clarifies the inspection location error found in the Non-destructive Testing Manual and introduces reference to Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3299, which provides a terminating modification. It also excludes Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F freighter models from applicability and updates inspection procedures to align with the revised NTM and Airbus Alert Operators Transmission.
Why it matters
The directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the structural integrity of the fuselage at a specific frame and stringer location, preventing potential in-flight loss of the bulk cargo door. Compliance helps operators and maintenance organizations avoid undetected damage that could lead to serious safety hazards and regulatory non-compliance.
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