AD 2003-26-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-26-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-248-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 867

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the lower outboard flange of gantry No. 4 in the main landing gear bay area, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the lower outboard flange of gantry No. 4 in the main landing gear bay area for cracking. Repair any identified cracking as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes, and A300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) Series Airplanes.

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