AD 2000-05-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-05-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-82-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 20076

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300-600 and A310 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the inner flange of fuselage frame FR73A, between beams 5 and 7, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Perform a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection to detect cracking of the inner flange of fuselage frame FR73A. If cracks are detected, rework or replace the frame section as specified, depending on crack size. Submit inspection findings to Airbus Industrie.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 18,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300-600 and A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category, on which Airbus Modification 06925 has been accomplished in production; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 08907 has been accomplished.

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