AD 00-5331

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

AD Number
00-5331
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
FR Citation
65 FR 12077

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 and A300-600 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Expand the current inspection area for certain airplanes to detect cracks in Gear Rib 5 of the MLG attachment fittings. Modify Gear Rib 5 of the MLG attachment fittings as terminating action for repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 series airplanes, as specified in the referenced AD.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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