AD 2001-08-06

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-620, A310-203, A310-221, and A310-222 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-08-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-223-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 20379

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B4-620 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4-620, A310-203, A310-221, and A310-222 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of fuselage frame 07 in the upper frame section assembly of the lateral cockpit windows, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking of fuselage frame 07 in the lateral cockpit windows. If cracking is found in 'area A,' perform a temporary repair followed by a permanent repair. If cracking is in 'area B' or both areas, perform a permanent repair. Repeat inspections as specified based on the repair actions taken.

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Compliance Time

Before the accumulation of 25,000 total flight cycles, or within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-620, A310-203, A310-221, and A310-222 series airplanes; certificated in any category; as listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6120 or A310-53-2109, both dated May 5, 2000; excluding airplanes on which Airbus Modification 3632 has been accomplished.

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