AD 2001-26-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B2 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes and Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of certain repairs of the fuselage between frame 10 and frame 80, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Identify the types and areas of repairs on the airplane between frame 10 and frame 80, as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0313, Revision 01. If repairs meeting specified criteria are found, perform an eddy current or ultrasonic inspection to detect cracking. Based on inspection results, repeat the inspection at least every 2,500 landings if no cracking is found, or replace the repair before further flight if cracking is detected.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Before 10,000 total landings, or before 2,500 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
All Airbus Model A300 B2 series airplanes and Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.