AD 2004-20-12

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

AD Number
2004-20-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-13-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 60799

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Frayed or corroded control cables for the elevator and rudder, which could result in a ruptured control cable, and possible reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection of certain pulleys and control cables in the rear fuselage for corrosion and damage, including applicable testing and lubrication. Replace any affected cable with a new one if corrosion or damage is found outside specified limits, followed by applicable testing and lubrication.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,800 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or as specified based on total flight hours and years since airworthiness certification.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 F4-600R series airplanes, and A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600); and Model A310 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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