AD 2004-08-05

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and A310 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-08-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-111-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 21397

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 Series Airplanes; A300 B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and A310 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of certain skin lap joints in the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity and decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive ultrasonic inspections to detect cracking of certain skin lap joints in additional areas of the fuselage. Repair any detected cracking as necessary.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 Series, A300 B4 Series, A300-600 (including B4-600, B4-600R, F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F), and A310 Series airplanes.

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