AD 2005-23-08

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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

AD Number
2005-23-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22110
FR Citation
70 FR 69056

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracks found before the inspection thresholds in the existing AD and cracks found in nearby areas not inspected by the existing AD. Fatigue cracking of the forward fitting of fuselage frame FR47, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the frame.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections to detect cracks of certain attachment holes, installation of new fasteners, follow-on inspections or repair if necessary, and modification of the angle fittings of fuselage frame FR47. Revision of certain inspection thresholds and intervals. Addition of inspections to detect cracks of additional attachment holes.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless the actions have already been done.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; certificated in any category; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12171 or 12249 has been accomplished or on which Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6069 has been accomplished.

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