AD 2003-06-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-06-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-378-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 14894

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the upper radius of the forward fitting of frame 47, which could propagate to the rear fitting and reduce structural integrity of fuselage frame 47.

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Required Actions

Inspect the upper radius of the forward fitting of frame 47 for cracking. Repair any detected cracking as necessary. Retain the requirement for repetitive inspections but shorten the initial compliance time and inspection intervals.

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Compliance Time

Shortened initial compliance time and repetitive inspection intervals (specific details not provided in the summary).

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series airplanes, and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes, with expanded applicability to include additional airplanes.

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