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EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2014-0197

Date: 04 September 2014

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation 

(EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Community, its Member States and of the 

European third countries that participate in the activities of EASA under Article 66 of that 

Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, Part 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the 

continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be ensured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Consequently, no person may operate an 

aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordance with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwise specified by the Agency [EC 

2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, Article 14(4) exemption].

Design Approval Holder’s Name:

AIRBUS

Type/Model designation(s):

A330-200F aeroplanes

TCDS Number: EASA.A.004

Foreign AD: Not applicable

Supersedure: None

ATA 53 Fuselage – Frame / Stringer Attachments – Inspection / Repair

Manufacturer(s): Airbus

Applicability: Airbus A330-223F and A330-243F aeroplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 

1004, 1032, 1051, 1062, 1070, 1092, 1115, 1136, 1148, 1164, 1175, 1180, 

1320, 1332, 1344, 1350, 1368, 1380, 1386, 1406, 1414, 1418 and 1428.

Reason: During inspection of various fuselage areas on some A330-200F aeroplanes on 

the production line, prior to delivery, some fasteners were found missing. 

This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to crack initiation and 

propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

To address this condition, Airbus issued several Service Bulletins (SB), 

providing inspection and modification instructions, as applicable.

For the reasons described above, this AD requires detailed inspections of the 

affected areas and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the applicable 

corrective actions.

Effective Date: 18 September 2014

Required Action(s) 

and Compliance

Time(s):

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:

(1) Within 72 months after aeroplane first flight, accomplish a detailed 

inspection (DET) of all fuselage zones as specified in Appendix 1 of this 

AD, Tables 1, 2 and 3, as applicable, in accordance with the instructions of 

Airbus Inspection SB A330-53-3202, SB A330-53-3212, 

SB A330-53-3213, and SB A330-53-3214.
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(2) If, during the DET as required by paragraph (1) of this AD, for the fuselage 

zones in Appendix 1, Tables 1, 2 and 3 of this AD, any discrepancy is 

detected, before next flight, accomplish a DET of the adjacent fastener 

rows in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Inspection SB

A330-53-3202, SB A330-53-3212, SB A330-53-3213, and SB

A330-53-3214, as applicable.

(3) If, during the DET as required by paragraph (2) of this AD, for the fuselage 

zones in Appendix 1, Tables 1, 2 and 3 of this AD, no discrepancy is 

detected, before next flight, modify the affected fuselage zone of the 

aeroplane (installation of correct fasteners) in accordance with the 

instructions of Airbus Modification SB A330-53-3216, or SB A330-53-3217, 

or SB A330-53-3218, or SB A330-53-3219, as applicable.

(4) If, during the DET as required by paragraph (2) of this AD, for the fuselage 

zones in Appendix 1, Tables 1, 2 and 3 of this AD, any discrepancy is 

detected as identified in Airbus Inspection SB A330-53-3202, 

SB A330-53-3212, SB A330-53-3213, or SB A330-53-3214, as applicable, 

before next flight, contact Airbus for approved repair instructions (Repair 

Design Approval Sheet – RDAS) and accomplish those instructions 

accordingly.

Ref. Publications: Airbus Inspection SB:

Airbus SB A330-53-3202 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

Airbus SB A330-53-3212 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

Airbus SB A330-53-3213 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

Airbus SB A330-53-3214 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

Airbus Modification SB:

Airbus SB A330-53-3216 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

Airbus SB A330-53-3217 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

Airbus SB A330-53-3218 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

Airbus SB A330-53-3219 original issue, dated 06 May 2014.

The use of later approved revisions of these documents is acceptable for 

compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EASA can approve 

Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD.

2. This AD was posted on 08 July 2014 as PAD 14-115 for consultation until 

05 August 2014. No comments were received during the consultation.

3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred to the Safety Information 

Section, Certification Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu.

4. For any question concerning the technical content of the requirements in 

this AD, please contact: AIRBUS – Airworthiness Office – EIAL;

E-mail: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com.
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Appendix 1 – Fuselage areas to be inspected and modified, as applicable

Table 1

Fuselage zone identification

Applicable Airbus 

Inspection SB

Applicable Airbus 

Frame Stringer Modification SB Left Hand 

(LH) Side

Right Hand 

(RH) Side 

21-22 X X

26/28 26 X A330-53-3202 A330-53-3216

35 24-25 X

57 26 X X

A330-53-3212 A330-53-3217

58A 29-30 X

58A 31-32-33 X

59 23-24-25 X

59A 45-46-47 X

A330-53-3213 A330-53-3218

60A 26 X

64 24 X

65-66 37 X

66 27 X

68 29-30 X

A330-53-3214 A330-53-3219

69 33 X

71 14 X

72 5 X X

Table 2

Fuselage zone identification

Applicable Airbus 

Inspection SB

Applicable Airbus 

Frame Stringer Modification SB Left Hand 

(LH) Side

Right Hand 

(RH) Side

19 52-53 X

A330-53-3202 A330-53-3216 30 33-34 X

30 to 37-37.1-

37.3-37.4 41-42 X

58-59 38 X

A330-53-3212 A330-53-3217

58 41 X X

59 26 X

59 40 X

59 15 X

A330-53-3213 A330-53-3218

61 14-15 X

65 22A-23-25 X

65-66 45-46 X

72 26 - 27 X

A330-53-3214 A330-53-3219

72 30 X

72 43 X

72 46-47 X
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Appendix 1 (continued) – Fuselage areas to be inspected and modified, as applicable

Table 3

Fuselage zone identification

Applicable Airbus 

Inspection SB

Applicable Airbus 

Frame Stringer Modification SB Left Hand 

(LH) Side

Right Hand 

(RH) Side

20 43 X

A330-53-3202 A330-53-3216

37.3 44 X