AD 2000-16-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-16-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-184-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 49897

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus Industrie Model A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Industrie Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Bonding delamination and cracking of the fuselage longitudinal lap joints, circumferential joints, stringers, and doublers, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect fuselage longitudinal lap joints and circumferential joints for bonding delamination and corrosion/cracks, and repair as necessary. Inspect stringers and doublers for debonding and repair as necessary. Expand inspection areas, revise inspection thresholds or intervals, and modify certain longitudinal lap joints as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after May 13, 1985, or as indicated by the applicable service bulletins.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Industrie Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 003 through 156 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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