AD 2006-15-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and 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
2006-15-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-23690
FR Citation
71 FR 41109

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Airbus A300 B2 and B4 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and 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

Fatigue cracks in the lower flanges of gantries 1 through 5 inclusive in the main landing gear (MLG) bay area, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracks in the lower flange of certain gantries and repair if necessary. The AD also provides for optional terminating actions for the new repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model 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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