AD 2006-13-04

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 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 Series Airplanes)

AD Number
2006-13-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19566
FR Citation
71 FR 35507

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and A300 B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and A300 B4 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 Series Airplanes)

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracking in the web of nose rib 7 of the inner flap, which could result in rupture of the attachment fitting between the inner flap and flap track 2, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the flap.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking in the web of nose rib 7 of the inner flap using a borescope or endoscope, and perform eddy current inspections as specified. Replace nose rib 7 with a new, improved rib if cracking is found, and perform related investigative/corrective actions. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,000 flight cycles if no crack is found, until the rib replacement is completed.

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Compliance Time

Varies based on flight cycle history and rib replacement status, as detailed in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 13031 or 19575 was accomplished in production.

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