AD 2001-03-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-03-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-47-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 10957

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the splice fitting at fuselage frame (FR) 47 between stringers 24 and 25, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection to detect cracking of the splice fitting at fuselage frame (FR) 47 between stringers 24 and 25. Take corrective actions if necessary, including replacement of the splice fitting within 100 flight cycles if cracks are found from hole A to the edge, provided no cracks are found between holes A and J.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 flight cycles for splice replacement if cracks are found from hole A to the edge, provided no cracks are found between holes A and J.

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Affected Aircraft

All Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) series airplanes; and Model A300 B4 series airplanes on which Airbus Modification 5890 (Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0199) has been installed.

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