AD 2001-06-10

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-622R, and A300 F4-605R Airplanes

AD Number
2001-06-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-105-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 17490

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-601 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-622R, and A300 F4-605R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the area surrounding the frame feet attachment holes between fuselage frames (FR) 41 and FR46, which could result in rupture of the frame foot and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) or rototest inspections to detect cracking in the specified area. Install new fasteners for certain airplanes if no cracking is detected. Take follow-on corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the applicable grace period or before reaching the specified flight-cycle or flight-hour threshold, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, A300 B4-603, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-622R, and A300 F4-605R airplanes, certificated in any category.

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