AD 2001-26-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes and Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-26-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-247-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 66733

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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.

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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.

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Compliance Time

Before 10,000 total landings, or before 2,500 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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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.

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