AD 2000-12-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | Industrie Model A300 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A300, A300-600, and A310 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in the lower spar axis of the nacelle pylon between ribs 9 and 10, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the lower spar of the pylon.
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Required Actions
Inspect the lower spar axis of the nacelle pylon between ribs 9 and 10 using internal eddy current inspection, as specified in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins. Repair any cracks found, with specific actions depending on crack size, as outlined in the AD. For Model A300 series airplanes, accomplishment of the modification specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-54-0079 terminates the inspections. For Model A300-600 series airplanes, accomplishment of the modification specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-54-6019 increases the inspection threshold and repetitive interval.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 landings after June 12, 1995, or prior to the accumulation of 9,000 total landings for Model A300 series airplanes; within 500 landings after June 12, 1995, or prior to the accumulation of 4,000 total landings for Model A300-600 series airplanes.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Industrie Model A300, A300-600, and A310 series airplanes, as listed in the referenced Airbus Service Bulletins.
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