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Old 7th Jun 2012, 10:26
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Nothing published, only this inspection / repair if reqd

http://casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/ma.../2012-0089.pdf

Effective Date: 07 June 2012
Required Action(s)
and Compliance
Time(s):
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously:
(1) Before the accumulation of 3 074 flight cycles (FC) after the aeroplane’s
first flight, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1 250 FC, accomplish
a detailed visual inspection of the die-forged front spar web, between Rib
4 and Rib 8, RH wing and /or LH wing, as applicable, in the area of the attachment holes of the reinforcing straps, in accordance with the
instructions of the Airbus Inspection Service bulletin (ISB) A380-57-8039.
(2) If, during any of the inspections as required by paragraph (1) of this AD,
any crack is found, before next flight, contact Airbus to obtain approved
repair instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly.
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