Fuselage — Lower Fuselage Truss — Inspection
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What to do
Operators of Vulcanair V1.0 aeroplanes with serial numbers 1001 to 1034 (excluding 1008 and 1019) must perform a general visual and tactile inspection of the lower fuselage truss within 100 flight hours or 12 months from 15 August 2022. If missing sealant or rivet stems are found, detailed inspections and tap testing must be done before the next flight. Any detected corrosion requires contacting Vulcanair for approved corrective actions and completing those before further flight.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2022-0155 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Vulcanair V1.0 series aeroplanes, specifically serial numbers 1001 to 1034 except 1008 and 1019. The directive mandates inspections of the lower fuselage truss to detect missing sealant, missing rivet stems, and corrosion to ensure continued structural integrity.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory inspections of the right-hand and left-hand lower rear attachments of the fuselage truss and rivets on Vulcanair V1.0 aeroplanes. It requires visual and tactile inspections within 100 flight hours or 12 months, with further detailed inspections and corrective actions if issues are found. The directive also references Vulcanair Service Bulletin VA-22 for inspection procedures.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because corrosion in the lower fuselage truss can compromise the structural integrity of affected aircraft. Operators and maintenance organizations must comply to prevent potential safety hazards caused by water ingress due to missing sealant or rivet stems. Compliance ensures aircraft remain airworthy and meet regulatory safety standards.
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