AD 2004-20-14

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

AD Number
2004-20-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-211-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 60809

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the splice fitting at fuselage frame (FR) 47 between stringers 24 and 26, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the splice fitting at fuselage FR 47 between stringers 24 and 26, as specified in Airbus Service Bulletins A300-53-0350 or A300-53-6123, Revision 02. Repair any cracking found during inspections before further flight, in accordance with the same service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Within specified flight-cycle/flight-hour intervals after the effective date of the AD, as detailed in the service bulletins.

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Affected Aircraft

All Airbus Model A300 B4 series airplanes and all Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes (A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R), certificated in any category.

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