AD 2000-12-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the bolt holes of the wing spars, which could result in reduced structural integrity of a wing spar.
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Required Actions
Perform an ultrasonic inspection to detect fatigue cracking of the bolt holes inboard and outboard of rib 9 on the bottom booms of the front and rear wing spars, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6037 or Revision 1. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 4,800 flight cycles or 11,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first. If any crack is found, repair in accordance with the same service bulletin before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within specified intervals (4,800 flight cycles or 11,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first) after initial inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category, on which Airbus Modification 10161 has not been installed in production.
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