AD 2004-23-20

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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

AD Number
2004-23-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18593
FR Citation
69 FR 68779

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the area surrounding certain fuselage attachment holes, which could result in a ruptured frame foot and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify certain fuselage frames as specified in Airbus Service Bulletins A300-53-0271 and A300-53-6125. This modification terminates certain repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within the earlier of the flight-cycle and flight-hour grace periods specified in the service bulletins.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2, A300 B4, A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R Series Airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F and A300 F4-605R Airplanes.

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