AD 2005-07-07

final rule
Data completeness: 80%

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

AD Number
2005-07-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20748
FR Citation
70 FR 15577

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Detachment of the rudder from the airplane, which could degrade airplane handling qualities and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform one-time general visual, detailed, and tap test inspections for discrepancies in the structural integrity of the rudder and its attachments. Report inspection results to Airbus, regardless of findings. Repair any identified discrepancies per a method approved by either the FAA or the DGAC (or its delegated agent).

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A310 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; and Model C4 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600).

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