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AD: Airbus Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2018-11-06

PRODUCT: All Airbus Model A310-203, - 221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes.

ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: This AD was prompted by a design approval holder (DAH) evaluation indicating that the outer wing lower junction is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).

This AD requires modifying the fastener holes at certain locations, which includes related investigative actions and applicable corrective actions.

DATES: This AD is effective July 3, 2018.

COST: The FAA estimates this AD affects 13 airplanes of U.S. registry. The costs of compliance are estimated to be as follows:

  • Modification, including related investigative actions - $29,810 per aircraft for parts and labor.
  • Repair - $1,019 per aircraft for parts and labor.
FMI: AD

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