AD 2006-14-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-600R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 F4-600R Series Airplanes and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Airplanes equipped with Airbus Modification 08909 have a concentration of loads higher than expected in the fuselage zone (high stress) at the lavatory venturi installation in the nose section, which could be the origin of cracks that developed in the fuselage skin and propagated from the edge of the air vent hole.
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Required Actions
Modify the fuselage zone at the lavatory venturi installation area between frame (FR) 12 and FR 12A on the left-hand side of the nose section and perform the related investigative action by accomplishing all the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6151, Revision 01. If any crack is found during the inspection, repair the crack using a method approved by the FAA or EASA before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 16,900 total flight cycles since first flight of the airplane.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any category; on which Airbus Modification 08909 has been done in production; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12980 has been done in production.
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