AD 2002-07-05

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, and A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes; and Model A300 F4-605R Airplanes

AD Number
2002-07-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-86-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 16983

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, and A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes; and Model A300 F4-605R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of certain fittings due to local stress concentrations at the upper flange runout of frame 40, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of certain fittings. Take corrective action if necessary. For certain airplanes, install a modification. Optional terminating action is available for the repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 F4-605R airplanes.

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