AD 2006-12-13

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

AD Number
2006-12-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19002
FR Citation
71 FR 33994

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

New repetitive inspections at reduced compliance times are required. Inspections must also be conducted on certain areas of the attachment fittings that were repaired in accordance with the existing AD.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified reduced compliance times as outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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