AD 2000-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.