Transport Canada (TGO, Ottawa International) has issued two Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for A220-100s and A220-300s, ordering an inspection and service of their overhead compartments and titanium fasteners.
During rework at the final assembly line, Airbus Canada discovered that the fasteners had been incorrectly installed at the outer wing box. Such a condition could “result in a reduction in joint strength and the potential damage to and loss of principal/fatigue critical structure,” Transport Canada noted….
Source: ch aviation
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